11 detained for 'Kurdish halay' in Istanbul

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ISTANBUL - At least 11 people were detained while dancing the halay to Kurdish songs at weddings held on different dates in Istanbul.
 
At least 11 people were detained in house raids in Bağcılar, Esenyurt, Sultangazi and Gaziosmanpaşa districts of Istanbul. It is learned that the reason for detention is the halay to Kurdish songs at weddings on different dates. 11 people are charged with “making propaganda for an illegal organization”. 
 
They were taken to Istanbul Provincial Security Directorate and their statement procedures have started.
 

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