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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.

During Turkey coup bid, rebel jets had Erdogan's plane in sights yet let it fly on

At the height of the attempt to overthrow Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, the rebel pilots of two F-16 fighter jets are reported to have Erdogan's plane in their sights, and yet he was able to fly on.

August 17, 2016
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 18, 2016
July 18, 2016

During Turkey coup bid, rebel jets had Erdogan's plane in sights yet let it fly on

At the height of the attempt to overthrow Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, the rebel pilots of two F-16 fighter jets are reported to have Erdogan's plane in their sights, and yet he was able to fly on.

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