Now playing Next Turkey Turkey releasing thousands of criminals to free jail cells for those arrested over coup Turkey could release as many as 93,000 prison inmates to make room for the many thousands of suspects being arrested over last month's failed military coup. 17/08/2016
Now playing Next Turkey Tens of thousands of prisoners freed in Turkey The government has given no reason for the reform, which is part of a series of measures outlined in two state-of-emergency decrees. 17/08/2016
Now playing Next Turkey More mass arrests in Turkey as police raid Istanbul law courts Turkish police have raided offices at three Istanbul courts after arrest warrants were issued for 173 judicial staff. 15/08/2016
Now playing Next Turkey Wanted: Turkey issues arrest warrant for celebrated football player An arrest warrant has been issued for one of Turkey’s most celebrated football players – former international striker Hakan Sukur. 12/08/2016
Now playing Next Greece Turkish diplomats go AWOL Turkey says several of its diplomats have absconded after missing a deadline to return to Ankara following last month’s failed coup. 11/08/2016
Now playing Next Turkey Erdogan tells USA to choose 'Gulen terror group' or Turkey The Turkish president is calling on the United States to choose between Turkey or FETO, an acronym for what Ankara calls the ‘Gulen Terror Group’. 11/08/2016
Now playing Next Turkey Turkey arrests 16,000 people following failed coup Turkey’s Justice Minister has said 16,000 people have been detained following last month’s failed coup attempt. 09/08/2016
Now playing Next Turkey Turkish president makes first foreign visit after coup attempt to Russia Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Vladimir Putin will focus their talks on the Syria conflict, trade, energy and the resumption of Russian charter flights to Turkey. 08/08/2016
Now playing Next Turkey Millions gather in Istanbul for anti-coup rally called by Erdogan Several million rallied in Istanbul on Sunday, according to police and organisers. 07/08/2016
Now playing Next Turkey Istanbul rally called by Erdogan draws millions A massive rally against last month's failed coup - and a show of strength for president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. 07/08/2016
Now playing Next Turkey Giant Istanbul 'democracy' rally set to further strengthen Erdogan The stage is being set in Turkey for the latest rally in protest at last month’s failed coup. 07/08/2016
Now playing Next Turkey Germany resists pressure to halt EU talks with Turkey Leaders are concerned by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's crackdown on suspected dissidents after the coup attempt in July. 06/08/2016
Now playing Next Turkey Turkey's most wanted man Fetullah Gulen is Turkey’s most wanted man, at least according to its President Tayyip Rejep Erdogan. 05/08/2016
Now playing Next Austria Turkey calls Austria 'racist' Escalating war of words between Ankara and Vienna, which suggested Turkey was heading towards "dictatorship" after last month's failed military coup. 05/08/2016
Now playing Next world news Juncker leaves door open for EU membership discussions with Turkey The European Commission appears to be leaving the door open to EU membership talks with Turkey. 04/08/2016
Now playing Next Turkey Istanbul court issues arrest warrant for US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen A court in Istanbul has issued an arrest warrant for US-based Turkish cleric Fetullah Gulen. 04/08/2016
Now playing Next world news Europe - Turkey: At odds As tension builds between the EU and Turkey what will become of their refugee pact? 03/08/2016
Now playing Next no comment Turkey's anti-coup protests in 360-degree video This is the atmosphere at one of Turkey’s regular anti-coup gatherings, shot in 360-degree video at Istanbul’s symbolic Taksim Square. 03/08/2016
Now playing Next Turkey Erdogan: West 'supports terror' In a scathing attack on western powers, Turkish President Erdogan accuses allies of supporting terror and last month's attempted coup d'etat. 02/08/2016
Now playing Next Turkey US 'fully supports' Turkish democracy - US Joint Chiefs Chairman The Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff has condemned last months coup attempt in Turkey during a visit to Ankara. 01/08/2016