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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Diane Taylor

Turkish and Kurdish groups in UK complain of intimidation by Turkey

Istanbul airport interior
Istanbul airport. People visiting Turkey from the UK say they have been questioned over their links to community groups. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

Members of the Turkish and Kurdish community in the UK have accused the Turkish government of intimidating and interrogating them for holding arts and cultural events in London parks.

They claim that about 150 people who have participated in activities organised by Gik-Der – Refugee Workers’ Cultural Organisation have been detained by Turkish authorities when visiting Turkey and questioned about their involvement with the organisation.

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