Over 200 detained in nationwide Turkish operations targeting alleged Gülen supporters

Turkish authorities have detained at least 218 people in three separate operations across the country in the last four days, targeting individuals accused of...

European lawyers association condemns reported abuse of women legal professionals in Turkey

The Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) on Tuesday condemned reported acts of violence, harassment and online targeting of women lawyers...

Turkey charges TV star manager over alleged govt ‘overthrow’ attempt

Turkish prosecutors have formally charged a renowned manager of television stars with “attempting to overthrow the government,” the state-run Anadolu news agency reported Tuesday,...

More than 1,400 sick prisoners are held in Turkish penal institutions: report

At least 1,412 inmates, including hundreds who are critically ill, are being held in Turkish prisons under conditions that exacerbate their health problems, according...

UN rapporteurs decry Turkey’s legal action against İstanbul bar over statement on journalists killed...

United Nations special rapporteurs have sharply criticized Turkey’s legal crackdown on the İstanbul Bar Association, warning that ongoing criminal and civil proceedings against its...

Amnesty International annual report condemns ongoing human rights violations in Turkey

Amnesty International's 2024-2025 report, published on Tuesday, said human rights violations continued in Turkey and emphasized the ongoing lack of judicial independence. According to the...

Gun ownership soars in Turkey, raising security concerns

Gun ownership has surged in Turkey, with thousands possessing unlicensed firearms, posing a growing security threat, the BirGün daily reported.  Data from public prosecutors’ offices across...

92 detained in İstanbul ahead of May Day demonstrations

The İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has announced that police detained 92 people across İstanbul on Tuesday in a preemptive operation ahead of May...

Journalist under house arrest over role in Gezi protests says he faces up to...

Journalist İsmail Saymaz broke his 38-day silence since he was put under house arrest last month as part of an investigation into the 2013...

25 opposition city officials in İstanbul indicted on terrorism financing charges

İstanbul prosecutors have indicted 25 former and current city officials from four opposition-run municipalities on charges of financing terrorism, Turkish Minute reported. The officials are...

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