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What is happening with raids in Turkey?

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Turkish authorities are conducting widespread raids targeting Islamic State (IS/ISIL) suspects across multiple provinces. These operations follow a deadly confrontation in Yalova, where police and militants were killed. Dozens to hundreds of suspects have been detained, with heightened security amid concerns of planned attacks during holiday periods. Authorities vow to continue their counter-terrorism efforts.

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Turkey arrests scores of suspects in raid on Islamic State extremists

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  • 125 suspected IS members detained across 25 provinces
  • 29 people arrested for promoting IS on social media 16s
  • Authorities seized digital materials and documents 27s
  • Previous raids detained 357 IS suspects in 21 provinces 34s
  • Investigations linked to deadly clash in Yalova 48s

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Turkey arrests scores of suspects in raid on Islamic State extremists
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Euronews
3 hours ago
Turkey arrests scores of suspects in raid on Islamic State extremists

Istanbul prosecutors announced authorities detained 29 people accused of promoting the IS group on social media platforms.

Turkey arrests scores of suspects in raid on Islamic State extremists
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Euronews
3 hours ago
Turkey arrests scores of suspects in raid on Islamic State extremists

The operations followed last Tuesday's raids, when police detained 357 IS suspects across 21 provinces, mainly in Istanbul and Ankara.

Dozens detained in Turkey, authorities intensify operations against IS
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Africanews
1 day ago
Dozens detained in Turkey, authorities intensify operations against IS

Dozens detained after Turkish police launched large-scale operations against Islamic State in Istanbul and Ankara.

Dozens detained in Turkey, authorities intensify operations against IS
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Africanews
1 day ago
Dozens detained in Turkey, authorities intensify operations against IS

Turkey increased actions against suspected Islamic State cells in the past week after reports of planned attacks targeting Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Six ISIL fighters, three police officers killed in Turkiye raid
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Six ISIL fighters, three police officers killed in Turkiye raid

Interior minister stated the raid was part of a nationwide operation with over 100 simultaneous raids across 15 provinces, all targeting ISIL-linked suspects.

Six ISIL fighters, three police officers killed in Turkiye raid
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Six ISIL fighters, three police officers killed in Turkiye raid

Authorities report 138 suspects have been arrested in ISIL operations over the past month amid heightened nationwide security.

Seven Turkish police officers reported injured in raid against ISIL
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Seven Turkish police officers reported injured in raid against ISIL

This is the latest in a series of counter-ISIL operations; last Wednesday, police conducted raids at 124 locations, arresting 115 ISIL suspects, followed by a joint intelligence operation resulting in three more arrests.

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