Turkish police raid science council, many detained, in post-coup purge
Many people were detained in the raid of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
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Turkish police raided the offices of the national science research council on Wednesday, broadcaster NTV said, widening the investigation into followers of the US-based cleric suspected of masterminding last month's coup attempt.
Turkey issues arrest warrants for 100 staff at Ankara hospital
Many people were detained in the raid of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (Tubitak), NTV said.
Turkey's government says the July 15 coup attempt was orchestrated by followers of Fethullah Gulen, a Muslim cleric who has lived in self-imposed exile in the United States since 1999. Gulen denies the charge and has condemned the coup.
Ankara mayor to US: deliver Gulen
Earlier, Turkey issued arrest warrants for 100 staff, including doctors, at the main military hospital in Ankara as part of the investigation into last month’s failed coup, local media reported.
Turkey issues arrest warrants for 100 staff at Ankara hospital
Many people were detained in the raid of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (Tubitak), NTV said.
Turkey's government says the July 15 coup attempt was orchestrated by followers of Fethullah Gulen, a Muslim cleric who has lived in self-imposed exile in the United States since 1999. Gulen denies the charge and has condemned the coup.
Ankara mayor to US: deliver Gulen
Earlier, Turkey issued arrest warrants for 100 staff, including doctors, at the main military hospital in Ankara as part of the investigation into last month’s failed coup, local media reported.