TURKISH ARMY : THREE MEMBER MILITARY COMMITTEE DISPATCHED TO QATAR FOR PREPARATIONS OF BASE

Sourced : Hurriyet Daily A three-member delegation from the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) was dispatched to Qatar on June 12 for preparations to establish a military base in the Gulf country. The delegation has continued its study on “exploration and coordination” as part of preparations for the deployment, a written statement from the TSK said… Continue reading TURKISH ARMY : THREE MEMBER MILITARY COMMITTEE DISPATCHED TO QATAR FOR PREPARATIONS OF BASE

TURKISH DEFENCE MINISTER : 7,800 OFFICERS EXPELLED FROM TURKISH ARMED FORCES SINCE FAILED COUP

Sourced : Turkish Minute Turkey’s Defense Minister Fikri Işık announced on Sunday that a total of 7,800 military officers have been expelled from the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) due to their alleged links to the faith-based Gülen movement since a failed coup attempt on July 15, 2016. The military coup attempt on July 15 killed… Continue reading TURKISH DEFENCE MINISTER : 7,800 OFFICERS EXPELLED FROM TURKISH ARMED FORCES SINCE FAILED COUP

AKP BRINGS BACK EMASYA-LIKE PROTOCOL THAT IT REPEALED IN 2010

Sourced : Turkish Review The previously repealed controversial Protocol on Cooperation for Security and Public Order (EMASYA) is being reinstated by the Justice and Development Party (AKP) government. It authorized the military to gather intelligence on internal threats and conduct operations in cities without the approval of the civilian administration. Newly appointed Prime Minister Binali… Continue reading AKP BRINGS BACK EMASYA-LIKE PROTOCOL THAT IT REPEALED IN 2010