Now playing Next Turkey Turkey releasing thousands of criminals to free jail cells for those arrested over coup
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
Now playing Next Turkey More soldiers detained by Turkish special forces after Erdogan hotel attack There have been more repercussions after Turkey’s failed coup. 01/08/2016
Now playing Next Turkey Turkey arrests 11 soldiers in connection with Erdogan hotel attack Eleven Turkish soldiers have been arrested in connection with an attack on the hotel where President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was staying on the night of a failed coup. 01/08/2016
Now playing Next Turkey Turkey's Erdogan drops 'insult' lawsuits and condemns West Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he is dropping all lawsuits filed against people accused of “insulting” him, as a one-off gesture. 30/07/2016
Now playing Next Turkey Turkey: Journalists face court as media crackdown intensifies Aside from the army, the media is in the front line of the mass purges sweeping Turkey since the July 15-16 coup attempt. 29/07/2016