They were "found to have engaged in posts and activities praising crime and criminals and negatively affecting public order", police said. At least 16 people were injured in a shooting at a high school in the country's southeast on Tuesday, before another nine were killed in a shooting at another school in the city of Kahramanmaras on Wednesday. Hundreds have gathered near the city's main mosque for the funerals of the young victims, which are being held on Thursday.

One victim has been identified as 10-year-old Zeynep. Her uncle, Mahmut, told the BBC that she was a clever girl who respected others. He said: "Now she is an angel, she flew away." Another bereaved relative at the funerals told the BBC he wanted more protection in schools following the attack. The aunt of another victim, Shura, told the BBC she had learned that her 10-year-old niece had been killed when her name was read out on the news. Three Turkish government ministers are also expected to attend the funerals, the BBC understands. The shooting in Kahramanmaras saw at least eight students and one teacher killed, Turkish officials said, with 13 others wounded, including six in critical condition. A 14-year-old attacker was also killed during the incident, which took place at Ayser Calik Secondary School. (BBC)