Turkey detains 209 in raids in the capital ahead of July's NATO summit
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to join other leaders of the 32‑member alliance in Ankara for the July 7–8 summit.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to join other leaders of the 32‑member alliance in Ankara for the July 7–8 summit. Security forces in the Turkish capital have carried out a major operation ahead of next month’s NATO summit and detained more than 200 people suspected of links to extremist groups By The Associated Press June 23, 2026, 3:34 AM ANKARA, Turkey -- Security forces in the Turkish capital carried out sweeping raids on Tuesday ahead of next month’s NATO summit, and detained more than 200 people with suspected links to extremist groups, including the Islamic State group . The Ankara prosecutor's office said that 241 arrest warrants had been issued and that 209 people had been detained.
Furthermore, Prosecutors said that 56 of those arrested were alleged members of the so-called Islamic State group and 35 were members of the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party/Front (DHKP-C), a communist group designated a terrorist organization by Turkey that has claimed responsibility for past attacks. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government has prioritized security and authorities regularly carry out security raids. 27 businessmen detained in coordinated raids spanning nine provinces.
In addition, After poultry raid failure, Turkey moves against fuel and LPG industry, seizes six companies. PENTAGON SLASHES NATO COMBAT COMMITMENTS AS TRUMP PUSHES EUROPE TO DEFEND ITSELF A May 16 strike killed ISIS leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, who was the group's second-in-command globally.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to join other leaders of the 32‑member alliance in Ankara for the July 7–8 summit.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesSecurity forces in the Turkish capital have carried out a major operation ahead of next month’s NATO summit and detained more than 200 people suspected of links to extremist groups By The Associated Press June 23, 2026, 3:34 AM ANKARA, Turkey -- Security forces in the Turkish capital carried out sweeping raids on Tuesday ahead of next month’s NATO summit, and detained more than 200 people with suspected links to extremist groups, including the Islamic State group .
reliability moderate2/6 sourcesThe Ankara prosecutor's office said that 241 arrest warrants had been issued and that 209 people had been detained.
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Prosecutors said that 56 of those arrested were alleged members of the so-called Islamic State group and 35 were members of the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party/Front (DHKP-C), a communist group designated a terrorist organization by Turkey that has claimed responsibility for past attacks.
according to The Hindu — International +4Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government has prioritized security and authorities regularly carry out security raids.
according to The Hindu — International +127 businessmen detained in coordinated raids spanning nine provinces.
according to bne IntelliNewsAfter poultry raid failure, Turkey moves against fuel and LPG industry, seizes six companies.
according to bne IntelliNewsPENTAGON SLASHES NATO COMBAT COMMITMENTS AS TRUMP PUSHES EUROPE TO DEFEND ITSELF A May 16 strike killed ISIS leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, who was the group's second-in-command globally.
according to Fox News — WorldAmong the 209 detained, 56 were allegedly ISIS militants , according to the AP.
according to Fox News — WorldTurkish media also reported on a separate operation targeting the DHKP-C, coordinated by prosecutors in Istanbul, that led to 24 arrests across eight provinces.
according to Deutsche Welle English — All +2Access to roads leading to airports will be restricted, and areas around the summit venue and hotels hosting delegations are set to be sealed off.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to join other leaders of the 32‑member alliance in Ankara for the July 7–8 summit.
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omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideRight sidePublic / AgenciesThe Ankara prosecutor's office said that 241 arrest warrants had been issued and that 209 people had been detained.
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