TURKEY’S opposition Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) vowed to continue the resistance against a “political coup” as it marked five years since the mass arrests of leading party members today.

“We are resisting inside and outside in all areas of life against the ongoing political coup against the will of the people,” a party statement said.

According to the statement, the state targeted the HDP as the party stood in the way of plans to “institutionalise fascism in Turkey,” but insisted the struggle for freedom and democracy would continue.