Police attack in Nusaybin: One youth killed

2015-07-27 11:34:55

MARDİN (DİHA) - Youths who took to the streets in Nusaybin district of Mardin to protest the Turkish airstrikes against guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones and the increasingly ongoing mass arrest operations were responded by police forces with an armed attack.

A youth whose name is yet to be identified was killed as police and special operation teams targeted the protesting youths with arms in Kanarya Street of Abdulkadirpaşa Neighborhood at 01:30 last night.

The youth was rushed first to Nusaybin Public Hospital, then to Mardin Public Hospital where he is currently being held in the morgue, while police aren't allowing anyone to see his body.

Witnesses have also confirmed the murder of the youth by police during protests.

(nt)