Istanbul Police Department
Eight policemen arrested in mass operation at police departments
Eight of 14 police officers who were sent to court with demands for their arrest as part of operations targeting the âparallel stateâ were arrested July 25.
A melee erupted at the courthouse when the arrested officers attacked their colleagues who were to transfer them to the prison.
Police misconduct intolerable, threat to rule of law: CoE human rights commissioner
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Nils Muiznieks, has expressed his indignation after Turkish policeâs brutal handling of the demonstrations marking the anniversary of Gezi protests May 31, condemning the âexcessive use of violence.â
25,000 policemen and 50 water cannons set to mark Gezi anniversary
Some 25,000 police officers and 50 water cannon trucks (TOMAs) have been assigned to prevent demonstrations marking the anniversary of the Gezi Park protests this weekend in Istanbul, with the cityâs governor warning that no gathering will be allowed in the Taksim area.