August 2016
The Crackdown on Gulen Supporters Has Gone Astray
The Turkish government announced a mass pardon for 33,000 prisoners, primarily due to the overcrowding of prisons and the ongoing crackdown on supporters of Fethullah…
Arrest of Four Individuals in Azerbaijan on Suspicion of Links to Fethullah Gülen
Azerbaijan has arrested four individuals suspected of links to Fethullah Gülen, a key figure in Turkey's political tensions. This incident highlights Azerbaijan's alignment with Turkey…
Turkey to Release 38,000 Prisoners Conditionally
Turkey is set to conditionally release 38,000 prisoners to accommodate those detained after a failed coup. The move comes amid a crackdown on dissent, with…
The Beheading of the Eagle: An End for the Turkish Army?
The article discusses the purging of the Turkish military following the 2016 coup attempt, highlighting the arrests of high-ranking officers and the shift in power…
Turkey: We Need Defense Cooperation Outside of NATO
Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu emphasized the need for defense cooperation outside of NATO due to Western countries' reluctance to engage with Turkey. He criticized…
Turkey: Failure to Extradite Fethullah Gülen Will Damage Our Relations with the U.S.
Turkey's Justice Minister warned the U.S. that failing to extradite Fethullah Gülen could damage bilateral relations. Gülen is accused of leading a failed coup in…
Erdogan at Anti-Coup Demonstration: If the People Want, the Death Penalty Will Return
Over one million people rallied in Istanbul against the failed coup in Turkey, where President Erdogan stated he would support reinstating the death penalty if…
Failed Coup in Turkey; Ruling Party Undertakes 'Cleansing'
The Turkish ruling party is purging members linked to Fethullah Gülen following the failed coup attempt on July 15, amid rising tensions with Western allies.…