MP Temel: HDP headquarters in Van besieged by provocateurs

The HDP headquarters in Wan has been besieged for some time by people brought there by the police. HDP deputy for Van, Tayip Temel wanted to make a press statement about this in a park today. This was prevented by the police with reference to the assembly ban issued by the governor. The politician then visited businesses in the city center with other HDP members. During the visit, Temel stated that the government was attacking his party and the Kurds instead of solving the economic crisis:

“There is a major crisis in the country. Nevertheless, the Kurds continue to be attacked. We have had to experience this again today. The HDP and the Kurds are aware of all this. Today, a provocative group has been brought in front of the HDP headquarters. We know that they are not families. They are not even from Van. They are people who are deceived with money. Their aim is to obstruct the work of the HDP. They stay in the hotel and are accompanied to the HDP by the police. Every Thursday they come in front of the HDP, swear and throw stones. They are not prevented by the police who actually only prevent deputies from making statements. The actors in this game want to destroy the HDP. Whatever the circumstances, whoever does such a thing is a provocateur. Nevertheless, the HDP continues to exist. At this time, everyone must show solidarity with the party.”