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Turkey's Anti-Terror Raids Coincide with Renewed PKK Peace Talks

Turkey detained 282 people, including journalists and politicians, in a nationwide anti-terror sweep while simultaneously pursuing peace talks with the PKK, a designated terrorist group, following a decade-long freeze in negotiations initiated by a nationalist party.

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Massive Cosa Nostra Crackdown in Palermo: Over 180 Arrests

Over 180 suspected members of the Sicilian Mafia, Cosa Nostra, were arrested in Palermo and surrounding areas following a large-scale operation involving over 1200 officers; the arrests resulted from months-long surveillance of encrypted communications between imprisoned and free bosses, revealing t...

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Turkish Police Detain 10 Istanbul Officials Over Alleged Militant Links

Turkish police arrested 10 Istanbul municipal officials from the main opposition CHP on Tuesday for alleged links to Kurdish militants, escalating a crackdown on opposition-held districts and raising concerns about political motivations.

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Georgia: Opposition Leaders Arrested Amid Anti-Government Protests

Georgian police arrested two opposition leaders, one later released on bail, during a protest against the ruling Georgian Dream party, accused of pro-Russian authoritarianism and hindering EU integration; the EU condemned the crackdown.

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Turkey Crackdown: Journalist, Mayor Detained After Election Losses

Turkish authorities detained an investigative journalist and four colleagues, replaced a pro-Kurdish mayor, and arrested other opposition figures, escalating a crackdown following the ruling party's March local election losses; critics cite political motivations, while officials deny.

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Turkish DEM Party Officials Detained in Mersin; Trustee Appointment Possible

On January 10, 2025, Mersin's Akdeniz district's DEM Party co-mayors and four council members were detained due to a 2024 investigation into alleged offenses including "terrorist organization propaganda"; nine municipalities have had trustees appointed since the March 31, 2024, local elections.

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Turkey Denounces "Economist" Report on Arrests as Part of Global Conspiracy

The Economist" published an article detailing a new wave of arrests and prosecutions in Turkey, prompting a strong denial from Ankara, which accused the magazine of being part of a global conspiracy against Turkey and President Erdoğan.

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Bangladesh Crackdown: 1,500 Arrested Amidst Post-Revolution Unrest

Bangladesh has arrested over 1,500 people since Saturday due to widespread mob violence following a student-led revolution six months ago that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina; the government's Operation Devil Hunt, involving army troops, targets groups connected to both Hasina and her opponents,...

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Georgian Police Crackdown on Pro-EU Protest Sparks EU Condemnation

Georgian police arrested several anti-government protesters, including opposition leader Nika Melia, during a pro-EU demonstration in Tbilisi on Sunday, prompting condemnation from the EU and raising concerns about Russia's influence.

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Turkey's Crackdown on Dissent Amidst Economic Crisis

In Turkey, the ruling coalition's loss in the March 31 local elections has triggered a wave of investigations targeting opposition figures and media, raising concerns about eroding democratic freedoms amidst economic struggles and a shifting international landscape.

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Turkey Cracks Down on Opposition Following Electoral Losses

Turkish authorities detained an investigative journalist and four colleagues, replaced a pro-Kurdish mayor, and cracked down on opposition figures following the ruling party's electoral losses in March, prompting accusations of politically motivated actions.

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Georgia to Revise "Foreign Agent" Law Following International Sanctions

In response to international pressure and sanctions, Georgia's government will revise its controversial "foreign agent" law with the help of an international task force; the US and UK have already sanctioned Georgian officials for their role in the violent suppression of protests.

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