Turkish authorities arrest lawyer in sweeping operation over alleged Gülen links
Seyfullah Tosun, a lawyer and academic, was arrested for alleged links to the faith-based Gülen movement, the Kronos news website reported on Tuesday.
Tosun faces...
Coalition of Women in Journalism condemns detention of journalists in Turkey
The Coalition of Women in Journalism has condemned the detention of several journalists in recent coordinated raids conducted across Turkey.
The Coalition called for the...
Turkish gov’t cuts public funds in fresh blow to opposition-run municipalities
The Turkish government has introduced new measures to cut public funds to municipalities and their subsidiaries to offset their outstanding debts, according to a...
Journalist describes unlawful strip search in ‘terrorism’ investigation
Journalist Erdoğan Alayumat claimed he was subjected to an unlawful strip search following his detention on Monday as part of a "terrorism" investigation, the...
Human rights groups voice concern over forced deportations to reduce Turkey’s Syrian population
The number of Syrians under temporary protection in Turkey has dropped below three million for the first time in nearly seven years, sparking concern...
Turkish authorities detain 231, including mayors, journalists and activists in nationwide anti-terror raids
Turkish authorities detained 231 individuals allegedly linked to the terrorist organizations as part of a series of coordinated raids across 30 provinces, Interior Minister...
Turkey detains 35 over alleged links to Gülen movement
Turkish police detained 35 individuals on Tuesday in Ankara as part of an ongoing crackdown on alleged members of the faith-based Gülen movement, the...
Former main opposition leader, on trial for calling Erdoğan a ‘thief,’ sued again for...
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the former leader of Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), is facing a new defamation lawsuit filed by President Recep Tayyip...
Police detain dozens in İstanbul demanding action to end violence against women
Dozens of people were detained by the police on Monday evening while attempting to stage a demonstration in central İstanbul to mark the International Day...
Ban on İstanbul demonstration to support women’s right to life without violence sparks outrage...
The İstanbul Governor’s Office blocked access to Taksim Square and restricted public transport on Saturday to prevent access to demonstrations planned for the International...
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