Turkish authorities jail new mother for attempting to flee amid appeal over Gülen ties

A former teacher previously sentenced to six years, 10 months for her alleged links to the faith-based Gülen movement has been arrested and sent...

Dehumanizing a Legacy: How Fethullah Gülen’s Death Triggered a Campaign of Hate Speech in...

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Footage of slain feminist writer’s final statement ignites outrage

A video showing feminist writer Konca Kuriş under apparent duress, filmed by the extremist group that killed her, has surfaced on social media, sparking...

Majority of Turks disapprove of far-right politician’s call to jailed PKK leader: survey

A majority of Turkish people disapprove of a call made by a far-right politician to Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the outlawed Kurdistan...

Turkey releases 6 ISIL defendants convicted for involvement in 2016 deadly airport attack

In a development that drew an angry reaction in various circles of society, Turkey’s highest appeals court has overturned the sentences of six Islamic...

Turkish court releases editor arrested for conveying condolences for Erdoğan foe

A Turkish court has ruled for the release from pretrial detention of journalist Kazım Güleçyüz, who was arrested in October on charges of disseminating terrorist propaganda...

Turkish court acquits main suspect of murder of Gabonese student

The main suspect in the alleged murder of Jeannah Dinabongho Ibouanga, a 17-year-old Gabonese student, in northwestern Turkey has been acquitted of all charges,...

Turkish government’s educational reforms disrupt student’s schooling

The Justice and Development Party (AKP)'s education reforms have significantly disrupted students' schooling, leading to widespread uncertainty and interruptions in education, the Birgün daily reported.  Journalists...

Turkey uses post-9/11 counterterrorism model to target critics in exile: report

Turkey has used strategies similar to post-9/11 US counterterrorism practices to crack down on critics in exile, particularly members of the Gülen movement, Turkish...

Turkish activists describe police mistreatment in detention

Activists detained on Friday during a protest against the Turkish government's commercial ties with Israel claimed to be subjected to police mistreatment, the Bold...

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