TEHRAN The People's Democratic Party released a statement, condemning the hostile measures taken by the Turkish government to prevent the Kurdish people of that country from mounting a rally in protest against government ban on organizing ceremonies in commemoration of the World Day of Peace, a radio reported.
According to the report, the peaceful rally held by the Kurds was disturbed with the interference of the Turkish police, leading the rally to violence.
At least 27 of civilians were severely injured during the conflict and tens of others detained by the police.