Erdogan’s coup accusations fuel death, rape threats against opposition figures
Turkish opposition figures have found themselves accused of inciting a coup in a fresh onslaught by AKP members and pro-government media
Turkish prosecutors seek up to 18 years in jail for eight journalists for report on intel officer’s funeral
The journalists are accused of violating Turkey’s intelligence laws although the intel agent’s name had been previously made public
Sex offenders may walk as lawmakers mull releasing one in three Turkish prisoners
The proposal would release prisoners convicted of sexual assault, gender-based violence and drug trafficking but it will not extend to political prisoners