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Ministry refuses to disclose how many ‘martyred’ soldiers died in traffic accidents

Ministry refuses to disclose how many ‘martyred’ soldiers died in traffic accidents

According to data on the Gendarmerie General Command's website, 14 of the 28 gendarmerie personnel deaths over the past two years were caused by traffic accidents. The authorities have refused to disclose the figures regarding all the military personnel.

11 September 2024 Hikmet Adal

One soldier killed during clashes in KRG territory

One soldier killed during clashes in KRG territory

The soldier was reported killed during clashes with the PKK in the "Operation Claw-Lock" area.

Soldiers torture shepherds in Diyarbakır, share video on TikTok

Soldiers torture shepherds in Diyarbakır, share video on TikTok

Lawyers' groups have filed criminal complaints against the soldiers responsible for the violence on varios charges including "torture" and "deprivation of liberty."

Citizen detained under excessive force and fire

Citizen detained under excessive force and fire

Soldiers have detained a citizen in Van with excessive force and by firing hundreds of live rounds into the air. HDP Van MP Murat Sarısaç has brought it up to parliament.

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into refugees pushed into river between Turkey, Greece

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into refugees pushed into river between Turkey, Greece

Dozens of refugees were allegedly pushed into the Evros River by Turkey's soldiers and two of them went missing in late August.

24 December 2021

Bulgaria sends 350 soldiers to its border with Turkey against refugees

Bulgaria sends 350 soldiers to its border with Turkey against refugees

Bulgaria has announced that 350 soldiers have been sent to the Bulgaria-Turkey border to support police officers in the face of growing ‘refugee influx’. According to the country’s Defense Ministry, 6,500 entered Bulgaria ‘illegally’ this year.

2 November 2021

Military helicopter crashes in Bitlis, 11 soldiers lose their lives

Military helicopter crashes in Bitlis, 11 soldiers lose their lives

A lieutenant general is among the deceased, according to the Ministry of National Defense.

CHP leader says Erdoğan is responsible for the deaths of 13 security personnel in Iraq

CHP leader says Erdoğan is responsible for the deaths of 13 security personnel in Iraq

The hostages held by the PKK lost their lives during a military operation to rescue them.

16 February 2021

CHP MP reveals his parliamentary questions about kidnapped officers remained unanswered

CHP MP reveals his parliamentary questions about kidnapped officers remained unanswered

Thirteen military, police and intelligence officers held captive by the PKK were killed during a military rescue operation in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

15 February 2021

Sixteen-year-old killed by soldiers' gunfire in Hakkari

Sixteen-year-old killed by soldiers' gunfire in Hakkari

The governor's office said the child was killed after soldiers "fired shots in the air."

4 December 2020

Four soldiers and two drivers die in bus accident

Four soldiers and two drivers die in bus accident

A bus carrying soldiers flipped over in southern Turkey.

Fifteen-year-old child in intensive care after being allegedly shot by soldiers in eastern Turkey

Fifteen-year-old child in intensive care after being allegedly shot by soldiers in eastern Turkey

Azat Bağa, a shepherd in Van province, has been shot and wounded while he was pasturing sheep.

Eight Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Afrin Offensive

Eight Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Afrin Offensive

Eight soldiers have lost their lives and thirteen have been wounded in an armed conflict that broke out in the Kel Tepe region of rural Afrin's Hac Bilal village.

Phone Call Records of Soldiers, ISIS Members Released

Phone Call Records of Soldiers, ISIS Members Released

Records of phone calls between some soldiers on duty on Syrian border and ISIS members have been released.

22 December 2015

3 Suspicious Deaths of Soldiers in 5 Days

3 Suspicious Deaths of Soldiers in 5 Days

Three soldiers died under suspicious circumstances in Bitlis, Maraş and Kars within five days. Human Rights Association President Türkdoğan called on the parliament to investigate the deaths that were apparently caused by stray bullets.

14 September 2011 Ekin Karaca

408 Suicides of Soldiers in 5 Years - 408 Doubts

408 Suicides of Soldiers in 5 Years - 408 Doubts

Upon a resolution of questions submitted by Peace and Democracy Party member Kurtulan, National Defence Minister Gönül announced that a total of 408 soldiers "died of suicide" throughout the past five years.

2 February 2011 Ayça Söylemez