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US academic Henri Barkey and Turkish civil society figure Osman Kavala are accused of involvement in a 2016 coup attempt against the government of President Erdogan.
The Republican and Democratic senators have called for the Trump administration to impose sanctions amid reports Turkey will test the Russian missile defence systems next week.
Friends or foes: Are India-Turkey ties improving?
India's economic diplomacy with Turkey could yield positive results, but Kashmir remains a source of friction.
Netflix removes French film in Turkey after official complaint
Ankara requested the streaming giant take down 'Cuties', a French film accused of sexualising young girls.
The Iraq Report: Diplomatic spat with Turkey intensifies
While Iraqi authorities continue to criticise Turkish military operations, their protestations of sovereignty have fallen on deaf ears.
US urges Turkey to release detained philanthropist
Ankara accused Washington of failing to respect the 'rule of law' over the statement urging Osman Kavala's release.
Turkey orders German newspaper reporter jailed for 'PKK propaganda'
A Turkish court sentenced well-known Turkish-German journalist Deniz Yucel to almost three years in jail.
Turkey's Erdogan lays wreath on anniversary of failed coup
Turkey marks the fourth anniversary of a failed coup attempt in the country.
Court convicts Amnesty Turkey ex-leaders on terror charges
The trial of 11 human rights activists became a symbol of the crackdown on critics after the 2016 failed attempt to overthrow President Recep ...
Turkey sentences 121 people to life imprisonment over coup
Turkey has sentenced 121 people to life imprisonment or “aggravated life imprisonment” for participating in a 2016 attempt to overthrow ...
Turkey demands action after Lebanese show insults 'evil Erdogan'
The Turkish embassy in Lebanon has taken swift action to demand necessary measures from Lebanon after a perceived insult against Erdogan on a TV ...
Turkey blasts Twitter over mass removal of pro-Erdogan accounts
Turkey heavily criticised Twitter after the platform removed over 7,000 accounts it says were part of state-linked information operations.
Turkey jails US consul employee for aiding 'terror group'
An Istanbul court has sentenced Metin Topuz to almost nine years behind bars for alleged links to Fethullah Gulen, despite US claims ...
Turkey seeks to arrest 118 military personnel over coup
An arrest warrant was issued for 118 military personnel over suspected links to the 2016 coup attempt.
Turkey, US sanctions and the looming S-400 showdown
Tensions over Turkey's S-400 missile system have subsided amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the US Congress remains poised to act.
Turkey's political prisoners remain jailed despite thousands released
Turkey is keeping the lock on dissidents despite thousands of prisoners being released due to fears that prison conditions could encourage the spread of coronavirus.
Turkey releases mob boss as political prisoners remain jailed
An organised crime boss is among thousands of prisoners released by Turkey to ease overcrowding in prisons.
Turkish lawmakers approve prisoner release law amid coronavirus pandemic
The new law excludes detainees charged under controversial anti-terrorism laws and journalists, politicians and lawyers in pre-trial detention.
Turkey urged to release journalists, activists amid coronavirus outbreak
More than 20 rights organisations have called for the release of prisoners charged or convicted 'simply for exercising their rights'.
Turkey quarantines 12 areas, suspends international flights
Turkey's interior minister said 12 towns and villages have been quarantined, as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the suspension of ...
Activists to make final statements before Turkish 'terror' trial
Human rights activists in Turkey were asked to make final statements before a verdict that could see them charged them terrorism.
Renowned Turkish novelist acquitted in terror trial
The Istanbul court acquitted Asli Erdogan, who is living in exile in Germany, of charges membership of an armed terror organisation, disrupting ...
Turkey's Erdogan to launch Africa tour with Algeria visit
Erdogan will discuss the Libyan conflict with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
Turkish authorities arrest 115 soldiers in latest crackdown
Turkish prosecutors arrested 115 soldiers, 109 of them active personnel, in the latest purge against those suspected of supporting US-based ...
Over 200 people have been detained in Turkey over links to Fethullah Gulen.
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