Turkey
Turkish court jails 6 human rights activists pending trial
Middle East
July 18, 2017
Turkish court jails 6 human rights activists pending trial
A court in Istanbul ordered six human rights activists, including Amnesty International’s Turkey director, formally arrested Tuesday pending a trial…
German ‘IS brides’ found in Mosul
Middle East
July 18, 2017
German ‘IS brides’ found in Mosul
Five German women are in custody following a military operation in the Iraqi city of Mosul. It is alleged that…
Juncker: EU’s hand remains outstretched to Turkey
Middle East
July 16, 2017
Juncker: EU’s hand remains outstretched to Turkey
The head of the European Union’s executive body says the EU’s hand remains outstretched to Turkey but is renewing warnings…
The Latest: 7,400 civil servants dismissed in Turkey
Middle East
July 15, 2017
The Latest: 7,400 civil servants dismissed in Turkey
The Latest on the first anniversary since Turkey quashed last summer’s coup attempt (all times local): 2 p.m. Turkey has…
Turkey issues detention orders for 34 former state TV personnel
Middle East
July 12, 2017
Turkey issues detention orders for 34 former state TV personnel
Turkey issued detention warrants on Wednesday for 34 former personnel of the state-owned broadcaster TRT in an investigation targeting supporters…
Amnesty says Iraq and allies violated international law in Mosul battle
Middle East
July 11, 2017
Amnesty says Iraq and allies violated international law in Mosul battle
Amnesty International said on Tuesday it had identified a pattern of attacks by Iraqi forces and the US-led military coalition…
Turkey’s failed coup: Warrants issued for 105 tech experts
Middle East
July 11, 2017
Turkey’s failed coup: Warrants issued for 105 tech experts
Turkey’s state-run news agency says authorities have issued detention warrants for 105 information technology experts suspected of aiding last year’s…
Turkey orders 72 university staff detained in coup-related probe: Anadolu
Middle East
July 10, 2017
Turkey orders 72 university staff detained in coup-related probe: Anadolu
Turkey issued arrest warrants for 72 university staff, state media said on Monday, including a former adviser to the main…
Austria bars Turkish economy minister for event marking coup anniversary
Middle East
July 10, 2017
Austria bars Turkish economy minister for event marking coup anniversary
Austria has barred Turkish Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci from entering the country to attend an event marking the anniversary of…
Turkish opposition leader’s 25-day march to end with rally
Middle East
July 9, 2017
Turkish opposition leader’s 25-day march to end with rally
The leader of the main opposition party in Turkey was set to complete the final stretch of a 25-day “March…