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Interior Ministry enforces reinstatement verdicts for dismissed police chiefs

Interior Ministry enforces reinstatement verdicts for dismissed police chiefs

Following the replacement of the minister, the ministry has started implementing court rulings.

President Erdoğan replaces 24 police chiefs appointed during former interior minister's term

President Erdoğan replaces 24 police chiefs appointed during former interior minister's term

Süleyman Soylu, a controversial figure in Turkey's politics, was replaced as the interior minister after the elections.

Turkey's interior minister faces criminal complaint over facial recognition app exposing IDs

Turkey's interior minister faces criminal complaint over facial recognition app exposing IDs

Minister Soylu had shown during a YouTube video that he was able to identify a person by uploading their photo to the app.

26 May 2023 Ayça Söylemez

Minister engages in heated exchange with protesters via bus microphone as many detained

Minister engages in heated exchange with protesters via bus microphone as many detained

Days into the crucial presidential vote, Minister Soylu visited İstanbul's Gazi neighborhood, known for its working-class demographics and historical association with leftist and socialist groups.

Interior minister draws condemnation after saying jailing lawyers will 'finish off PKK'

Interior minister draws condemnation after saying jailing lawyers will 'finish off PKK'

The Diyarbakır Bar has said Minister Soylu's remarks were intended to criminalize lawyers and violated the presumption of innocence.

Election monitor responds to interior minister's accusations

Election monitor responds to interior minister's accusations

Minister Soylu claimed the "Vote and Beyond" group as prohibited from being present at polling stations.

22 May 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Common Life Network stands by pollster Bekir Ağırdır

INTERIOR MINISTER POINTED AT POLLSTER AS A TARGET ON TV

Common Life Network stands by pollster Bekir Ağırdır

The serving Interior Minister had said on a TV program, "There is a poll mafia in Turkey, and Bekir Ağırdır is carrying out an operation in Turkey. This man is the influence spy of the international system in Turkey. "

Over 300 detained in major drug operation in İzmir

Over 300 detained in major drug operation in İzmir

About 128,000 people are behind bars for drug-related crimes in Turkey, accounting for about one-third of the country's prison population.

AKP, MHP deputies praise stone-throwing attack on opposition rally

AKP, MHP deputies praise stone-throwing attack on opposition rally

A crowd of a few hundred people targeted İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu's rally in Erzurum. The interior minister implied that the attack was "staged" by the opposition.

Erdoğan accuses rival of PKK ties, says 'my nation will not hand over power to you if you're elected'

Erdoğan accuses rival of PKK ties, says 'my nation will not hand over power to you if you're elected'

Last week, the interior minister described the elections called by his government "a coup attempt by the West."

Turkey's interior minister says May elections 'a political coup attempt by West'

Turkey's interior minister says May elections 'a political coup attempt by West'

Opposition politicians criticized Minister Soylu, saying his remarks show that the ruling party is aware that it will lose the elections.

28 April 2023 Ruken Tuncel,Nedim Türfent

Drug offenses account for one-third of Turkey's prison population

Drug offenses account for one-third of Turkey's prison population

About 126,000 people are behind bars across the country for drug-related offenses, the interior minister has said.

İstanbul police detain 161 in raids targeting cocaine distribution network

İstanbul police detain 161 in raids targeting cocaine distribution network

Nearly 100 taxi drivers and motorcycle couriers were among the detained in an operation into a "home delivery network," according to the interior minister.

Erdoğan ally calls for football matches without fans after earthquake protests

Erdoğan ally calls for football matches without fans after earthquake protests

After protests during Fenerbahçe's match, Beşiktaş supporters also protested against the government during last night's game. MHP leader Bahçeli canceled his club membership while the interior minister threatened the fans.

27 February 2023

Özgür Özel of CHP exposes 'troll army of Interior Minister Soylu'

Özgür Özel of CHP exposes 'troll army of Interior Minister Soylu'

CHP Group Deputy Chairman: "Gendarmerie and Security General Directorate tweets responding to CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu were posted by the person managing the troll army. Minister Soylu has a troll army of eight thousand."

13 January 2023

Polemic continues between Ministry of Interior and Mayor of İstanbul

Polemic continues between Ministry of Interior and Mayor of İstanbul

After claims of Minister Soylu that Ekrem İmamoğlu called and asked favors of him, Mayor of İstanbul invited the Minister to either prove or resign.

30 December 2022

Minister: Türkiye's drug use rate at 3.1 percent

Minister: Türkiye's drug use rate at 3.1 percent

Direct deaths related to drug use are declining, while detentions are increasing, according to Minister Soylu.

23 December 2022

İstanbul police seize 3.5 tons of methamphetamine in 'largest-ever bust'

İstanbul police seize 3.5 tons of methamphetamine in 'largest-ever bust'

Methtamphetamine use and trafficking in Türkiye has been high on the political agenda, with the opposition accusing the government of turning a blind eye to the issue in order to attract black money.

24 November 2022

Germany's interior minister urges Türkiye for 'proportionate response to terrorism'

Germany's interior minister urges Türkiye for 'proportionate response to terrorism'

Interior Minister Soylu hosted Germany's Nancy Fraeser in Ankara.

23 November 2022

Türkiye's interior minister blames US for İstanbul bombing, again

Türkiye's interior minister blames US for İstanbul bombing, again

The attack was intended to prevent Türkiye from achieving "full independence," Minister Soylu asserted.

18 November 2022

Demirtaş on İstanbul explosion: I am only asking

Demirtaş on İstanbul explosion: I am only asking

"When I saw the event on TV, I recalled the near past. Without putting blame on anyone, without bringing anyone under suspicion, I just want to ask. Maybe the authorities will give satisfactory answers to these questions and we will feel comfortable."

16 November 2022

Latest updates on İstanbul bombing: 46 suspects in custody, PKK denies involvement

Latest updates on İstanbul bombing: 46 suspects in custody, PKK denies involvement

The interior minister said the attack was plotted by the PKK in Syria, and those who orchestrated the attack planned to kill the woman who planted the bomb as well.

14 November 2022

Minister: İstanbul bombing suspect taken into custody

Minister: İstanbul bombing suspect taken into custody

A woman who appears to be a foreign national has been taken into custody. The interior minister has said they consider her to be a PKK member.

14 November 2022

Türkiye is faced with a 'methamphetamine epidemic,' says main opposition leader

Türkiye is faced with a 'methamphetamine epidemic,' says main opposition leader

Kılıçdaroğlu has accused the government of attracting "drug barons" to the country in order to finance the current account deficit. The authorities have said they will file criminal complaints against him.

1 November 2022

Interior minister engages in Twitter feud with Demirtaş over deadly Mersin attack

Interior minister engages in Twitter feud with Demirtaş over deadly Mersin attack

The imprisoned Kurdish politician denounced the attack that left three killed. Minister Soylu accused him of "whitewashing" the PKK.

28 September 2022

Türkiye's interior minister marks Saudi Day at consulate where Khashoggi was murdered

Türkiye's interior minister marks Saudi Day at consulate where Khashoggi was murdered

President of religious affairs and İstanbul governor also attended the reception at the kingdom's consulate in İstanbul.

26 September 2022

HDP files complaint against interior minister over detention of MP

HDP files complaint against interior minister over detention of MP

The complaint has been filed in relation to a video showing police officers escorting MP Güzel pressing her head down

15 September 2022

Attacks on Alevis 'planned provocation,' says interior minister

Attacks on Alevis 'planned provocation,' says interior minister

Back-to-back attacks on Saturday targeted several places of worship and associations in Ankara.

Interior Minister Soylu's cousin dies after being shot

Interior Minister Soylu's cousin dies after being shot

The 59-year-old man was shot after an argument. The suspect was apprehended.

Lawsuit against journalist Uğur Dündar over Sedat Peker tweets

Lawsuit against journalist Uğur Dündar over Sedat Peker tweets

In the indictment, prepared upon the complaint of Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu, Uğur Dündar has been charged with "praising a crime and a criminal" and facing up to 2 years in prison.

Emine Şenyaşar fined for ‘insulting’ interior minister, AKP deputy

JUSTICE WATCH IN URFA

Emine Şenyaşar fined for ‘insulting’ interior minister, AKP deputy

Put on trial over the remarks she made during the justice watch she has been holding for 455 days, Emine Şenyaşar has been sentenced to pay a judicial fine for "insult."

Interior Ministry: Over 500,000 Syrians have voluntarily returned to their country

Interior Ministry: Over 500,000 Syrians have voluntarily returned to their country

"Increasing this figure depends on the stabilization of the region and providing shelters for the people there" Soylu has said.

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