Turkey
More than 6,000 immigrants sent to refugee camps by İstanbul police, minister says
July 24, 2019
More than 6,000 immigrants sent to refugee camps by İstanbul police, minister says
A crackdown on unregistered refugees and migrants in Istanbul has seen more than 6,000 detentions, including those of Syrians, in…
Peace academic released from prison after serving 2.5 months
July 24, 2019
Peace academic released from prison after serving 2.5 months
Professor Füsun Üstel, who was jailed for signing a peace petition along with 1,128 other academics in 2016 calling on…
Interior minister says Turkey to deport around 80,000 illegal migrants this year
July 24, 2019
Interior minister says Turkey to deport around 80,000 illegal migrants this year
Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu announced on Tuesday that Turkey would carry out 50 percent more deportations this year than…
Bootleg alcohol kills 23 as heavy taxes prompt Turkish home brew: report
July 24, 2019
Bootleg alcohol kills 23 as heavy taxes prompt Turkish home brew: report
More than 20 people have died from alcohol poisoning in Turkey over the past month, according to Turkish media reports,…
Turkish animal rights activist investigated for terrorism 6 years after Gezi Park protests
July 23, 2019
Turkish animal rights activist investigated for terrorism 6 years after Gezi Park protests
Turkish prosecutors have launched a terrorism-related investigation into Burak Özgüner, coordinator of the Committee for Monitoring Animal Rights (HAKİM), over…
Turkey orders detention of 35 soldiers over Gülen links
July 23, 2019
Turkey orders detention of 35 soldiers over Gülen links
The İzmir Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday issued detention warrants for 35 active duty soldiers and 12 others as…
Land mines still claiming victims in Turkey
July 23, 2019
Land mines still claiming victims in Turkey
A few days ago, four-year-old Nupelda and 10-year-old Ayaz Güloğlu stepped on land mines while they were out grazing cattle…
Turkish academic Fusün Üstel released from prison
July 22, 2019
Turkish academic Fusün Üstel released from prison
Jailed Turkish academic Fusün Üstel, who was serving a sentence over charges of aiding a terrorist organisation for signing a…
EU gov’ts would not last 6 months if we open gates for refugees: Turkish minister
July 22, 2019
EU gov’ts would not last 6 months if we open gates for refugees: Turkish minister
Turkey’s interior minister, Süleyman Soylu, said European governments would not be able to handle the ensuing migration crisis if Turkey…
10 arrested in Manisa for aiding families of jailed Gülen followers
July 22, 2019
10 arrested in Manisa for aiding families of jailed Gülen followers
Ten out of 33 people who were detained in the western Turkish province of Manisa in early July have been…