Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag
Turkey to release 38,000 jailed for pre-coup crimes
Turkey will grant early release to some 38,000 prisoners who committed crimes before July 1, Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said Wednesday, amid reports of prison overcrowding after the failed coup.
Turkey coup attempt: Some 6,000 people detained, says minister
Turkey detains 6,000 people over Friday's failed coup and the number is expected to rise further, Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag says
August 17, 2016
Turkey to release 38,000 jailed for pre-coup crimes
Turkey will grant early release to some 38,000 prisoners who committed crimes before July 1, Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said Wednesday, amid reports of prison overcrowding after the failed coup.
July 17, 2016
Turkey coup attempt: Some 6,000 people detained, says minister
Turkey detains 6,000 people over Friday's failed coup and the number is expected to rise further, Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag says
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