Turkey Arrests 23 Suspected Members of Radical Socialist Groups in Coordinated Police Raids

Turkey Arrests 23 Suspected Members of Radical Socialist Groups in Coordinated Police Raids
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Turkish police arrested 23 suspected members and leaders of radical socialist and communist groups during coordinated raids in Istanbul, Izmir and Zonguldak. The operation targeted dozens of residential addresses as security authorities intensified efforts against organisations accused of illegal activities.

According to Ankara-based Karar newspaper, the detainees include members of groups such as the Kaldıraç Movement, Partizan, the Socialist Struggle Initiative and the Revolutionary Students’ Union. They had reportedly come under investigation following their participation in an event marking the anniversary of the death of İbrahim Kaypakkaya, founder of the outlawed TKP/ML organisation.

The suspects are accused of spreading propaganda in support of illegal organisations and promoting their ideology. One detainee, a graphic designer, was also reportedly wanted over producing and sharing promotional stickers and content on social media.