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Turkey arrests 20 in raids on alleged rebel supporters

Turkey arrests 20 in raids on alleged rebel supporters
January 13, 2012 share

Turkish police launched a nationwide swoop on alleged sympathizers of Kurdish separatist rebels and arrested more than 20 people, broadcaster NTV and other media outlets said.

The operation included a raid on the Ankara office of Leyla Zana, a Kurdish lawmaker known for her pro-independence views, the television channel said.

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