Turkey extends military presence in Libya, giving Erdogan sweeping authority
Levent Kenez/Stockholm The Turkish Parliament on Monday approved a renewed motion authorizing the continuation of the country’s military presence in...
German judiciary rules Turkish dissidents face renewed risk of persecution
Levent Kenez/Stockholm A German administrative court has ruled that criminal proceedings in Turkey against people accused of links to the...
Turkey’s controversial military fund gains sweeping control over Somalia’s fisheries
Levent Kenez/Stockholm OYAK, Turkey’s military pension and investment fund, has signed a far-reaching agreement with Somalia that centralizes the licensing...
Turkish government book challenges Sweden’s tolerance, backs controversial diaspora figures
Levent Kenez/Stockholm A book published by Turkey’s Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) argues that while Sweden promotes...
Turkish journalist arrested for smearing al-Qaeda-linked jihadists remains jailed more than a decade later
Levent Kenez/Stockholm A Turkish journalist first accused of defaming an al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group remains in prison more than 10 years...
UN accuses Turkey of abusing counterterrorism laws to target children
Levent Kenez/Stockholm A coalition of United Nations special rapporteurs has publicly released a letter accusing the Turkish government of criminalizing...
Parliament debate exposes financing and trade failures in Turkey’s Africa policy
Levent Kenez/Stockholm A heated debate in the Turkish Parliament has laid bare the growing unease over Ankara’s Africa policy, exposing...
Turkish intelligence report warns of Somalia’s fragility as Ankara boosts military and economic role
Levent Kenez/Stockholm A recent report titled “A Multidimensional Partnership Model” released by Turkey’s National Intelligence Academy examining Turkey–Somali relations warns...
Erdoğan critic deported from Norway detained at İstanbul Airport
Levent Kenez/Stockholm A Turkish teacher whose application for political asylum in Norway was rejected and who was reportedly under investigation...
Turkish defense minister admits online gambling now linked to rising suicides in armed forces
Levent Kenez/Stockholm Turkey is facing a growing problem as officials and civil society groups report a link between online gambling...
