Police detain at least 298 people at Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır

The 2022 Newroz held in Diyarbakır with the slogan “Dem dema serkeftine ye”, was marked by police attacks that started in the morning and continued throughout the day. Those who carried the Newroz fire outside the square after the police prevented people from entering the Newroz area were beaten during the police attacks.

At least 298 people, 150 of whom were children, were detained in the attacks carried out by the police which lasted until the evening hours. Detainees were taken Diyarbakır Police Department.