July 2016
Erdogan's Government Revokes Passports of 50,000 Individuals
The Turkish government has revoked the passports of 50,000 individuals and arrested over 18,000 in a crackdown linked to a failed coup. President Erdogan has…
American General Denies Any Involvement in Turkey's Failed Coup
General Joseph Votel denied allegations of U.S. involvement in Turkey's failed coup, emphasizing Turkey's importance as a partner in the region. President Erdoğan criticized Western…
EU Expresses Concern Over Media Crackdown in Turkey
The EU and the International Federation of Journalists have expressed deep concerns over Turkey's crackdown on media following the failed coup attempt in July, which…
Turkish Officials Dismiss Hundreds of Military Personnel and Shut Down Over 130 Media Outlets
Turkish authorities have dismissed over 2,400 military personnel and shut down more than 130 media outlets in a crackdown following a failed coup attempt. This…
Arrest Warrants Issued for 42 Journalists in Turkey
The Turkish government has issued arrest warrants for 42 journalists, including prominent journalist Nazli Ilijak, following a failed coup attempt. This crackdown is part of…
Turkish Prime Minister: Presidential Guard to Be Dissolved
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim announced the dissolution of the Presidential Guard following a failed coup attempt, citing its involvement in the coup. The government…
Obama: The Claim that the U.S. Had Prior Knowledge of the Coup in Turkey is Completely Incorrect
President Obama denied claims that the U.S. had prior knowledge of or involvement in the recent coup attempt in Turkey, emphasizing the importance of maintaining…
Erdogan: The Structure of Turkey's Armed Forces Will Be Reconstructed
President Erdogan announced plans to restructure Turkey's military following a failed coup attempt. He highlighted the need for vigilance against potential future coups and acknowledged…
Erdogan Declares State of Emergency in Turkey for Three Months
President Erdogan declared a three-month state of emergency in Turkey following a failed coup attempt, asserting that it is necessary to protect democracy and the…
Turkey Bans University Professors from Traveling Abroad
The Turkish government has banned university professors from traveling abroad and ordered those already abroad to return, as part of a broader crackdown following a…
UN Human Rights Commissioner Criticizes Repression in Turkey
UN Human Rights Commissioner Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein criticized Turkey's crackdown on judges and warned against reinstating the death penalty following a failed coup. International…
U.S. Secretary of State Calls for Respect for Democracy and Law in Turkey
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called for Turkey to uphold democratic processes and the rule of law following a failed coup that resulted in…
Who is Fethullah Gülen?
The article discusses Fethullah Gülen, a cleric living in exile in the U.S., who has been accused by Turkish President Erdoğan of orchestrating a failed…
Dismissal of 30 Governors and Eight Thousand Police in Turkey
The Turkish government has dismissed thousands of police and military personnel following a failed coup attempt that resulted in significant casualties. This crackdown includes the…
Continued Arrests of Generals and Prosecutors in Turkey
Turkey has arrested approximately six thousand individuals, including military generals and prosecutors, in connection with a failed coup attempt that resulted in over 260 deaths.…
The 'Failed Coup' in Turkey Left 265 Dead
A failed coup in Turkey resulted in at least 265 deaths and thousands of arrests, including military personnel and judges. President Erdoğan has accused Gülen…
Five Reasons for the Failure of the Military Coup in Turkey
The recent military coup attempt in Turkey failed due to a lack of public support, with citizens rallying in support of President Erdoğan instead. Unlike…
Latest Developments in Turkey; Dismissal of Over 2,700 Judicial Officials
In Turkey, over 2,700 judges and prosecutors were dismissed following a failed coup attempt that resulted in significant casualties. Prime Minister Binali Yildirim announced ongoing…
Latest Developments Related to the Failed Coup in Turkey
A failed coup attempt in Turkey led to the detention of over 2,800 military personnel and more than 2,700 judicial officials. President Erdogan claims the…