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13 PKK suspects arrested in western Turkey

Suspects have been accused of making propaganda for terror group on social media

Ersin Çelik
11:40 - 16/01/2018 Tuesday
Update: 11:41 - 16/01/2018 Tuesday
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At least 13 suspects allegedly linked to PKK terror group have been arrested in western İzmir province, a police source said on Tuesday.

The arrests were made during simultaneous raids in Aliaga and Menderes districts, the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on talking to the media, said.

Earlier, the İzmir Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office had issued warrants for 15 suspects, who were allegedly making PKK propaganda on social media.

The hunt for two other suspects continues.

The PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU -- resumed its armed campaign against Turkey in July 2015.

Since then, it has been responsible for the deaths of more than 1,200 Turkish security personnel and civilians, including a number of women and children.
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