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Authorities detain 14 suspects over brutal murder in Konya

Turkish authorities have detained 14 suspects in relation to the ruthless murder of seven members of a family by armed assailants in the Central Anatolian province of Konya's Meram district.

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Seven people, including women and children, from the Dedeoğulları family were killed at their house in a brutal gun attack on July 30.

Turkish President Backs Embattled Minister Against Mafia Leader’s Accusations

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a press conference, 18 March 2020. Photo: EPA-EFE/STR

In his seven YouTube videos, which have been watched more 54 million times by May 26, Sedat Peker has made unsubstantiated allegations of rape, corruption, smuggling, extortion and secret contacts between state officials and organised crime groups.

CHP leader criticizes circular prohibiting citizens from recording police intervention

Following a new circular by the Security General Directorate prohibiting citizens from recording police intervention during social events, main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has said that the circular intends "suspension of democracy."

Greek Coast Guard attempts to set asylum seeker on fire

The Turkish Coast Guard Command announced on April 17 that it rescued 41 asylum seekers in the Aegean Sea who were pushed back into Turkish territorial waters with one set on fire by the Greek Coast Guard.

The command said on its website that coast guard teams were dispatched to rescue asylum seekers early on April 17 off the Çesme district in İzmir province.

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