Turkey’s interior minister has presented the grave cost of recent violence in Turkey, noting that over 30 people have been killed in armed clashes between protesters demonstrating in solidarity with the Syrian border town of Kobane and groups opposing them since Oct. 7.
More than 1,000 people were being held in custody as of Oct. 10, Efkan Ala added.
“Since Tuesday [Oct. 7], 35 provinces have been affected by these incidents. In these incidents, 31 people have unfortunately lost their lives. Most of these people lost their lives during violent actions between opposing groups,” Ala told reporters at a press conference on Oct. 10.
Hours after his announcement, Turkish news agencies reported late Oct. 10 more deaths as injured protesters in hospitals could not be saved, putting the death toll at 37, including two police officers.
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