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What happened
Turkey detained 110 out of 115 targeted Islamic State suspects following raids on 114 addresses in Istanbul and two other provinces. The operation came after a deadly shootout that killed three police officers and six militants in northwest Turkey. The large-scale crackdown involved seizing digital materials and documents and reflects increased efforts against the group as it resurfaces globally. This matters as Turkey continues to disrupt Islamic State networks and reduce threats to national security.
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Key insights
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High arrest rate: Police arrested 110 suspects out of 115 sought in coordinated raids.
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Targeted counterterrorism: Operation followed a deadly clash and focused on IS supporters in multiple provinces.
Takeaways
Turkey's broad raids and high number of arrests reflect intensified measures to counter rising Islamic State activity.
Topics
World & Politics International Affairs Conflicts Security & Defense