August 2016
Erdogan: Turkey's Operations in Syria Will Continue Until ISIS and YPG Threats are Neutralized
Turkish President Erdogan announced that military operations in Syria will persist until ISIS and YPG threats are neutralized, despite U.S. concerns over the conflict between…
Increase in Casualties in the Battle Between Turkish Army and Syrian Kurds
The Turkish army has intensified its military operations against Kurdish forces in Syria, resulting in significant civilian casualties and escalating tensions. The conflict involves the…
Death of Eight Police Officers in Southeastern Turkey 'Due to PKK Bombing'
Eight police officers were killed and dozens injured in a car bombing attributed to the PKK in southeastern Turkey. This incident follows a year of…
Erdogan: Syrian Rebels Supported by Ankara Have Taken Control of Jarablus from ISIS
Turkish President Erdogan announced that Syrian rebels backed by Turkey have taken Jarablus from ISIS. This move has drawn criticism from Kurdish leaders, who accuse…
Biden Urges Turkey to Show Patience Regarding Gulen Case
Joe Biden urged Turkish officials to be patient regarding the extradition of Fethullah Gulen, accused by Turkey of orchestrating a failed coup. Biden emphasized the…
Erdogan: The Suicide Bomber in Gaziantep Was a Teenager Aged 12 to 14
A suicide bombing at a wedding in Gaziantep, Turkey, killed 51 and injured 94, with Erdogan stating the bomber was a teenager likely linked to…
Bomb Explosion in Turkey Leaves 50 Dead
A bomb explosion at a wedding in Gaziantep, Turkey, resulted in 50 deaths and 94 injuries, with President Erdoğan attributing the attack to ISIS. This…
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…
Approval of Ankara-Tel Aviv Reconciliation in Turkish Parliament 'On the Eve of Erdogan's Visit to Tehran'
Turkey's parliament has approved a reconciliation bill with Israel, including financial compensation for victims of a past incident involving the Mavi Marmara ship. This move…
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…
Erdogan: Gulen Supporters Targeted Turkey-Russia Relations
Turkish President Erdogan accused Gulen supporters of undermining Turkey-Russia relations during a speech in St. Petersburg. He highlighted the negative impact of the downing of…
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…
Renewal of Moscow-Ankara Relations Following Erdogan-Putin Meeting in St. Petersburg
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, marking Erdogan's first foreign trip after a failed coup attempt. The…
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.…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman: Erdogan Has Cancer; Spokesperson Denies
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied claims made by an advisor to Foreign Minister Zarif that Turkish President Erdogan has cancer. This denial emphasizes Iran's…
Secretary General of the Council of Europe Calls for Turkey to Adhere to Democratic Laws and Frameworks
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe urged Turkey to respect democratic principles following a failed coup that resulted in significant violence and mass…