Erdogan Fires More Than 18,000 State Employees In New Decree, Ongoing Crackdowns Since 2016

Turkey Fires More Than 18,000 State Employees In New Decree RFE/RL, 8 July Turkey has issued a decree dismissing more than 18,000 civil servants, half of which were from the police force, over suspected links to groups that “act against national security.” The July 8 decree shut down 12 associations across the country as well …