Category: Turkey

coup attempt

Turkey Triggered State of Emergency

On July 20, 2016, Turkey triggered a three-month state of emergency due to the July 15, violent coup attempt. According to CNN, President Recep Tayyip

July 24, 2016 No Comments

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Worker’s Day in Istanbul Creates Conflict Between Police and Protestors

In Istanbul, Turkey, on May 1, 2016, the police confronted illegal protesters in Taksim Square. According to Reuters, there were several hundred people pushing to

May 1, 2016 1 Comment

Car bomb

Turkey Car Bombing Leaves 37 Dead [Update]

According to the BBC, there was a car bomb that exploded in Ankara, Turkey’s capital on Monday, March 14, 2016. Health Minister Mehmet Muezzinoglu reported

March 14, 2016 1 Comment