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Shooter opens fire near a high school in Turkey, wounding at least 11

An attacker opened fire near a high school in western Turkey, wounding at least 11 people

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Turkey school shooting: 11 wounded outside Manisa high school, suspect arrested

At least 11 people were wounded after a suspected student opened fire outside a high school in Turkey's western Manisa province on Tuesday, with two of the injured in critical condition, officials said.

The Times of India · Sep 22

Sweeping raids leave Turkey’s LGBTQI+ community fearing what comes next

Turkey has jailed dozens of people pending trial as a sweeping crackdown on LGBTQI+ groups widens, prompting international condemnation and protests outside Turkish embassies on Friday.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 18

Mass brawl erupts in parliament as controversial new minister is sworn in

A brawl broke out in Turkey’s parliament as MPs clashed over a controversial newly-appointed minister.

The Independent UK · Feb 12

Watch: Major brawl erupts in Turkey parliament; lawmakers trade punches

A violent clash erupted in Turkey's parliament as opposition lawmakers attempted to prevent the swearing-in of a controversial judicial minister. The incident occurred during a cabinet reshuffle, with legislators seen pushing and punching each other. The new appointments come amid ongoing constitutional reform debates and peace initiatives.

The Times of India · Feb 12

Fistfight erupts in Turkish parliament over justice minister appointment

A brawl has erupted in Turkey’s parliament as lawmakers clash over a controversial appointment to the Justice Ministry.

Euronews · Feb 11

Istanbul prosecutor seeking 2,352-year jail term for city’s mayor over alleged corruption

Ekrem Imamoglu’s initial arrest sparked Turkey's most significant public demonstrations in more than a decade

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025