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Brother of PKK militant involved in Ankara attack dismissed from municipal job

Brother of PKK militant involved in Ankara attack dismissed from municipal job

The measure violates the principle of individual criminal responsibility.

1 November 2024

DEM Party, bar associations protest Turkey’s airstrikes in northern Syria

DEM Party, bar associations protest Turkey’s airstrikes in northern Syria

Turkey carried out large scale airstrikes in the Kurdish-controlled parts of Syria in response to a deadly PKK attack in the capital of Ankara.

28 October 2024

At least 27 dead, civilian infrastructure targeted in Turkey's strikes in northern Syria

At least 27 dead, civilian infrastructure targeted in Turkey's strikes in northern Syria

The strikes reportedly targeted various civilian sites, including gas and energy facilities, oil stations, medical centers, bakeries, and grain silos.

26 October 2024

PKK claims Ankara attack, says it was not related to recent peace discussions

PKK claims Ankara attack, says it was not related to recent peace discussions

The group says the armed attack in the capital city that killed five people was planned well in advance.

25 October 2024

Extra security measures at İstanbul airports following Ankara attack

Extra security measures at İstanbul airports following Ankara attack

Sabiha Gökçen Airport recommends passengers arrive at the terminal at least three hours before their flights.

24 October 2024

At least 12 killed in Turkey's airstrikes in northern Syria, Iraq in response to deadly Ankara attack

At least 12 killed in Turkey's airstrikes in northern Syria, Iraq in response to deadly Ankara attack

The strikes targeted internal security forces and civilian infrastructure, according to local sources.

24 October 2024

Pro-Kurdish DEM Party condemns Ankara attack amid debate over potential peace process

Pro-Kurdish DEM Party condemns Ankara attack amid debate over potential peace process

While no group has claimed responsibility for the deadly attacks yet, government officials have pointed to the PKK.

23 October 2024

Turkey’s defense minister blames PKK for Ankara attack

Turkey’s defense minister blames PKK for Ankara attack

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack where two armed assailants detonated a bomb at the entrance of the aerospace agency and then stormed the facility, leaving five agency personnel killed.

23 October 2024

Turkey blocks access to social media platforms after Ankara attack

Turkey blocks access to social media platforms after Ankara attack

The platforms were accsible when the attack on the aerospace agency was still unfolding. Images from the agency's security camera footage widely circulated on social media.

23 October 2024

Five killed in armed attack on Turkish aerospace agency HQ in Ankara

Five killed in armed attack on Turkish aerospace agency HQ in Ankara

A bomb explosion was followed by gunfire at the agency headquarters in Ankara. Three aeospace personnel were initially died in the attack while two assailansts were eventually killed by security forces, the interior minister has announced. The death toll rose to five in the following hours.

23 October 2024