Turkiye arrests 125 ISIL suspects in nationwide raids

Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
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Turkiye conducted three major anti-ISIL operations in a week, detaining hundreds and responding to recent deadly clashes.
Turkiye arrests 125 ISIL suspects in nationwide raids
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Turkiye arrested 125 ISIL suspects across 25 provinces, including Ankara, during nationwide raids. This operation is the third in less than a week, following a shootout in Yalova that killed Turkish police and ISIL members. The government aims to counter ISIL sleeper cells allegedly planning attacks during the holiday season. These intensified operations address the ongoing threat of ISIL within Turkiye and along its Syrian border.
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Key insights

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    Increased anti-ISIL crackdown: Turkish forces have stepped up operations against ISIL sleeper cells during a period when attacks have previously occurred.

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    Regional security concerns: ISIL remains active near Turkiye's border with Syria, with ongoing attacks in Syria and US military strikes against the group.

Takeaways

Turkiye's intensified crackdown on ISIL suspects is a response to recent deadly clashes and intelligence about planned attacks, highlighting the continuing security threat from the group in the region.

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