Turkey

Erdogan rejects criticism over opposition arrests

Turkish President Recep Erdogan on Sunday rejected international criticism of his government over the arrest…

Over 35,000 in detention in Turkey over failed coup attempt

Turkish Justice Minister, said that there are more than 35,000 people in detention in Turkey,…

Turkey post coup purge continues with sack of over 10,000 security personnel, academics

Turkish official gazette said on Friday in Ankara that authorities have suspended about 8,000 security…

Turkey vows to cleanse border of Islamic State militants

The Turkish government has vowed to completely wipe out Islamic State militants from its border…

Bombing at wedding in southern Turkey kills at least 50

At least 50 people were killed on Saturday when a suspected suicide bomber detonated his…

Turkey detains 112 businessmen in latest raids after coup

Turkish police said that it has detained 112 businessmen in several provinces on Wednesday, accusing…

Let’s talk Turkey about Turkey: Reuben Abati

By Reuben Abati   I was shocked by the trenchant reaction to my piece on the July…

Lunacy and bloodbath in Turkey

By Owei Lakemfa The attempted coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey on July…

More than 10,000 arrested in Turkey since coup attempt, says Erdogan

President Recep Erdogan on Friday said the number of people arrested in Turkey following Wednesday's…

Coup no longer acceptable, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has reproved attempts by a group of army officers and men in…