Dossier
Turkish security forces
Coverage of Turkish security forces in the Nexus archive.
- Turkey detains 209 in raids in the capital of Ankara ahead of July’s NATO summit
Turkey detained 209 people in Ankara ahead of the July NATO summit, targeting suspected links to extremist groups like the Islamic State and a far-left militant organization. Security measures for the summit include banning demonstrations and restricting access to key areas, as Turkey has previously detained hundreds in similar operations.
- Turkey School Shooting Leaves 16 Wounded, Gunman Dead
A school shooting in Siverek, Turkey, resulted in 16 injuries and the death of the gunman. Turkish security forces and emergency personnel responded to the incident at a high school on April 14.