Top Turkish judge: proposed constitutional amendments threaten judicial independence
The proposed amendments to Turkeys Constitution threaten separation of power and judicial independence, the president of Turkey's Supreme Court Hasan Gerceker declared on Monday...
Turkish government unveils proposed constitutional amendments
The Turkish government on Monday unveiled a controversial new reform bill proposing amendments to 22 articles of the Turkish Constitution in hopes of making the government more democratic and strengthening the country's bid to join...
The Turkish government indicted 33 people Friday on charges of attempting to overthrow the government and establish military rule. The accused, some of whom include high-ranking military officials , are alleged to have plotted with a secret group...
Turkish government arrests 20 more in connection with Ergenekon coup plot
Turkish police detained 20 people Thursday in connection with the alleged Ergenekon conspiracy to overthrow the Islamist-rooted government. Among those arrested are retired and active military officers, but the identities and ranks...
Turkish general, prosecutor charged over Ergenekon coup plot
Turkish prosecutors have charged an army general and a state prosecutor with belonging to the Ergenekon network and plotting to uproot Turkey's ruling Justice Development Party (AKP) [party website, in...
Turkish court continues bringing charges against officers in alleged coup plot
A Turkish court charged an additional 11 military officers Friday morning as the investigation into the military's so-called "Sledgehammer plot" to overthrow the government continues, bringing the total charged so far to 31. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan...
Turkish court releases former top military officers detained over coup plot
A Turkish court on Thursday released three high ranking military officials detained for questioning over an alleged coup plot, hours after top political and military officials met to discuss the escalating situation. The court released former chief...
Twelve Turkish military officers charged in alleged plot to overthrow government
Twelve high-ranking Turkish military officers were formally charged on Wednesday for their role in an alleged plot to overthrow Turkey's government. Among those charged were four admirals, two retired colonels, and a retired brigadier general. More than...
Turkish police on Monday detained more than 40 people in connection with an alleged military plot to overthrow the Islamic-rooted government. According to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan , the arrests occurred during...
Turkish court orders 52 more suspects to stand trial for alleged coup plot
A Turkish court on Wednesday accepted an indictment against 52 individuals accused of planning to overthrow the country's ruling Justice Development Party (AKP) . The individuals are accused of belonging to the...
