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'A coup against people's will': Reactions from Türkiye, world to İstanbul mayor's sentence

'A coup against people's will': Reactions from Türkiye, world to İstanbul mayor's sentence

Convicted of "insulting public officials," İmamoğlu will be banned from politics and lose his seat if the verdict is upheld.

15 December 2022

Gezi trial | US calls for release of Osman Kavala

Gezi trial | US calls for release of Osman Kavala

The US State Department has expressed "deep trouble and disappointment" because of Osman Kavala's aggravated life sentence.

US denies citizen arrested in Turkey for selling passport to refugee is a diplomat

US denies citizen arrested in Turkey for selling passport to refugee is a diplomat

The İstanbul police identified a US citizen, who they said was a diplomat, selling a passport to a refugee from Syria.

23 December 2021

US includes Turkey on list of countries using child soldiers

US includes Turkey on list of countries using child soldiers

Turkey was placed on the list of countries due to its "tangible" support to an armed group in Syria using child soldiers, according to the US Department of State.