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…
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…
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 Prime Minister: America's Approach to the Gulen Issue Broke Our Hearts
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim criticized the U.S. for not extraditing Fethullah Gulen, claiming it has damaged U.S.-Turkey relations. He emphasized that evidence of Gulen's…
Turkish Prime Minister: Constitutional Changes Will Be Made
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim announced an agreement among parliamentary leaders to make minor constitutional changes to address systemic deadlocks. This comes amid growing concerns…
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…
Turkey; Government Supporters and Opponents Join Forces in a March Against the Coup
On July 24, tens of thousands of Turkish citizens marched in Istanbul against a failed coup attempt, uniting both government supporters and opponents. The event…
Amnesty International Report on 'Abuse and Torture' of Detainees Related to Turkey's Coup
Amnesty International reported credible evidence of abuse and torture of detainees following Turkey's failed coup, highlighting severe human rights violations. Turkish authorities have denied these…
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's Order to Close Over 2300 Civil and Educational Institutions in Turkey
President Erdogan has ordered the closure of over 2300 institutions in Turkey, including schools and charities, accusing them of ties to his political rival Fethullah…
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…
The Day After the Coup; 'Coup within a Coup'?
A failed coup in Turkey led to a massive crackdown, resulting in the arrest or dismissal of around 50,000 individuals, including teachers and judges. President…
Baku Takes Control of a Prominent University Linked to Gülen
The Azerbaijani government has taken control of Caucasus University, previously linked to Fethullah Gülen, amid concerns from students about the future of the institution. This…
European Union: Turkey Must Respect the Rule of Law and Fundamental Freedoms
The European Union has expressed concern over Turkey's declaration of a state of emergency following a failed coup attempt, urging respect for the rule of…
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…
State of Emergency Declared in Turkey and Its Consequences
Following a failed coup attempt in Turkey, President Erdoğan declared a three-month state of emergency, increasing governors' powers and aiming to combat the Gülen movement.…
Germany to Turkey: Limit the State of Emergency
Germany's Foreign Minister has called on Turkey to limit its state of emergency following a failed coup attempt, emphasizing the need for adherence to the…
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…
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…
Obama and Erdogan Discuss Gulen's Extradition in Phone Call
Barack Obama and Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the extradition of Fethullah Gulen, accused by Turkey of orchestrating a failed coup. The Turkish government has submitted…
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…
Erdogan on Coup Plotters: People Say They Should Be Executed
Turkish President Erdogan stated that the public demands execution for the coup plotters, reflecting a strong sentiment against them following a failed coup attempt. This…
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…
Rouhani in Call with Erdogan: Some Powers are Trying to Destabilize Islamic Countries
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan regarding the failed coup in Turkey, accusing some great powers of attempting to destabilize…
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…
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…
Ministry of Interior: No Individual or Official Has Entered Iran from Turkey After Recent Events
Iran's Deputy Security Minister stated that the recent coup attempt in Turkey did not pose a security threat to Iran, and no officials have crossed…
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.…
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…
A Coup Attempt Fails in Less Than 24 Hours
A coup attempt in Turkey was thwarted within 24 hours, with government supporters taking to the streets and military personnel being arrested. Erdogan condemned the…
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…
Quasi-Coup in Turkey
A quasi-coup attempt occurred in Turkey, involving military movements and a declaration of control by the military over state institutions. Turkish President Erdogan called for…
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…
Beyond the Istanbul Airport Terrorist Incident
The article discusses the underlying issues of terrorism in Turkey, particularly focusing on the recent Istanbul airport attack and its connections to global terrorism, identity-seeking,…