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Turkish authorities have issued an “indefinite” ban on events held by LGBT in Ankara, ostensibly over concerns for “public security” (file photo)

November 20th, 2017 - 11:33 GMT

Ankara Bans All LGBT Events: A Sign of the Times in Turkey

Turkish authorities have issued an “indefinite” ban on events held by LGBT in Ankara, ostensibly over concerns for “public security.” For many, however, the move is yet another restriction on freedoms imposed by an increasingly conservative state.

A Turkish teacher is arrested for protesting in Turkey. Many of the women reportedly arrested after giving birth in Turkey were teachers. (file photo)

August 1st, 2017 - 11:00 GMT

Arrested After Giving Birth: Turkey's Post-coup Crackdown Reportedly Hits Maternity Wards

Lower Saxony's Interior Minister Boris Pistorius holds the cover of a list with the names of alleged supporters of the Gulen movement that was handed over to Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND) by representatives of the Turkish intelligence service on March 28, 2017. (AFP/Hauke-Christian Dittrich)

March 29th, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

Germany launches investigation into alleged Turkish spying on Gulen followers

Turkish women attend a pro-Erdogan rally after the failed coup attempt. (AFP/Aris Messinis)

July 20th, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

Turkey’s failed coup sends shockwaves through major policy areas

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January 28th, 2015 - 12:45 GMT

Battle for Kobani: the aftermath

Kurdistan President Masoud Barzani called on the Kurdish Regional Government to set a date for an independence referendum earlier this week (File Archive/AFP)

July 5th, 2014 - 02:03 GMT

Beware, Baghdad! It's not just the Kurds that want their independence

Erdogan's government has been hit hard by serious corruption charges and dissatisfaction with the leadership is widespread. (AFP/File)

January 7th, 2014 - 10:21 GMT

Turkey cracks down on corruption, 350 police officers fired in Ankara

December 19th, 2013 - 05:24 GMT

Turkey: Istanbul police chief dismissed

Turkey Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during the opening session of the Ministry For European Union Affairs Conference on June 7 (AFP)

June 9th, 2013 - 10:49 GMT

Erdogan: 'Teach protestors a lesson' in Turkey polls

A protestor throws back a canister of tear gas to Turkish riot policemen during a protest against the demolition of Taksim Gezi Park on Friday. AFP Photo

June 1st, 2013 - 07:40 GMT

Istanbul protest turns violent, dozens injured

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