July 2016
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…
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…
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…