Turkey detains 100 suspected IS members in crackdown
Turkish authorities detained 100 people suspected of ties to the Islamic State, the country's Ministry of the Interior reported on Tuesday.
According to the Polish Press Agency, citing the Turkish Ministry of the Interior, 100 people suspected of connections with the jihadist Islamic State (IS) have been detained. The arrests were part of operations conducted in 24 provinces in Turkey. Last year, a total of 943 people suspected of links to IS were detained across Turkey.
The head of the Turkish Ministry of the Interior, Ali Yerlikaya, explained that those detained were involved in IS activities, including raising funds and promoting terrorist content online. Anti-terrorism operations have intensified following an attack on a church in Istanbul in January last year, for which the Islamic State claimed responsibility. As a result of the attack, one person was killed.
The Turkish authorities have taken decisive steps to combat terrorist activities within their borders. IS has claimed responsibility for several attacks conducted in the country, prompting the government to bolster its efforts in the fight against terrorism. The authorities emphasize that combating terrorism is a priority, and all actions aim to ensure the safety of citizens and tourists visiting the country.
Terrorist attacks in Turkey
For years, Turkey has been grappling with a wave of terrorist attacks targeting the civilian population and tourists. The attacks are carried out by both radical Kurdish groups and individuals connected to the so-called Islamic State.
The escalation of actions against Kurdish militants and those from the Islamic State intensified after the attacks in October 2024. At that time, terrorists detonated explosive devices near government buildings in the country's capital, leading to further arrests.
