July 2016
Erdogan Orders Changes in Turkey's Military Structure
Turkish President Erdogan has announced significant changes to the military structure, placing the army, navy, and air force directly under the Ministry of Defense and…
Train Traffic Between Iran and Turkey Resumes After Brief Suspension
Freight train traffic between Iran and Turkey has resumed after being halted due to a bombing attributed to the PKK. The bombing severed a significant…
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…
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…
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…
WikiLeaks Publishes About 300,000 Emails from Members of Turkey's Ruling Party
WikiLeaks has released approximately 300,000 emails from Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party, leading to the Turkish government blocking the site. This disclosure is seen…
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…
Turkish Media: Former Air Force Commander Denies Involvement in Coup
Former Turkish Air Force Commander Akin Ozturk denied involvement in the recent failed coup, claiming he tried to prevent it. This denial comes amid significant…
What Will Happen to the Eight Turkish Soldiers Seeking Asylum in Greece?
Eight Turkish soldiers fled to Greece seeking asylum after the failed coup in Turkey. The Turkish government demands their extradition despite the lack of a…
France Warns Erdogan About Purge Following Coup Attempt
France's Foreign Minister has warned Turkey's President Erdogan against using the recent coup attempt as a pretext for suppressing dissent, raising concerns about Turkey's credibility…
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.…
Incirlik Air Base Will Not Reopen Until Turkish Air Force is Fully Cleared
The Turkish military has closed the Incirlik airbase, used by the U.S. for airstrikes against ISIS, until the Turkish Air Force is fully cleared of…
Coup in Turkey?
A coup attempt has occurred in Turkey, with President Erdoğan urging citizens to resist the military's actions. The military has declared martial law and taken…
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…
Turkish Prime Minister Reports on 'Rebellion of Some Military Personnel Against the Government'
On Friday evening, unusual events occurred in Istanbul and Ankara, including gunfire and military activity. Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim labeled the incidents as an…
Increased Security Measures at London Heathrow Airport Following 'ISIS Threat'
Security measures at London Heathrow Airport have been intensified due to a reported threat of a terrorist attack by ISIS targeting flights to the U.S.…