Turkish Protesters Continue Demonstrations Against Mayor’s Arrest

ISTANBUL: Thousands of Turkish protesters remain defiant after six nights of demonstrations against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. President Tayyip Erdogan dismissed the protests, calling them a “show” that would fade away. However, protesters insist they will not back down. The demonstrations erupted last week when authorities detained Imamoglu, Erdogan’s main political rival. …

Terror Attack at Turkish Aerospace Facility

ANKARA: A terrorist attack struck the Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TUSAS) headquarters on Wednesday, killing four people and wounding 14 others. The incident occurred near Ankara, where witnesses reported hearing gunfire and an explosion. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that security forces killed two attackers during the incident. Three of the injured are in critical condition. …

Fethullah Gulen, Turkish Cleric Accused of 2016 Coup Attempt, Dies at 83

Fethullah Gulen, the U.S.-based cleric who built an influential Islamic movement in Turkey and beyond, has died at the age of 83. Gulen, who had lived in self-imposed exile in the United States since 1999, passed away on Sunday in a U.S. hospital, according to Herkul, a website that publishes his sermons. From Ally to …

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