Over 90 terrorists ‘neutralized’ by Turkish forces in February
A total of 93 terrorists [including 56 members of PKK/KCK, 22 of Daesh and 15 of far-left terror groups] were neutralized by Turkish security forces during anti-terror operations in February, according to the statement made by Ismail Çataklı -- deputy interior minister -- on Monday. Çataklı also said: "A total of 511,646 individuals have been facing judicial procedures countrywide for their link to FETO. 30,709 FETO-linked suspects are under arrest, while 19,329 have been found guilty."
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 02:25 | 04 March 2019
- Modified Date: 02:25 | 04 March 2019
Turkish security forces "neutralized" at least 93 terrorists in February, the country's deputy interior minister said on Monday.
Speaking to reporters, Ismail Çataklı said the terrorists included 56 members of PKK/KCK, 22 of Daesh and 15 of far-left terror groups.
In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU -- has been responsible for the deaths of nearly 40,000 people, including women and children. The YPG is the group's Syrian branch.
More than 300 people have lost their lives in Daesh-claimed attacks in Turkey, where the terror organization has targeted civilians in suicide bombs, rocket and gun attacks.
Since July 15, 2016 defeated coup, Çataklı said, a total of 511,646 individuals have been facing judicial procedures countrywide for their link to Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO). He said that 30,709 FETO-linked suspects were under arrest, while 19,329 had been found guilty.
95,310 users of ByLock -- an encrypted cellphone app used by coup plotters -- have been detected and 79,337 of them are being tried, Çataklı also added.
FETO and its U.S.-based leader Gulen orchestrated the defeated coup of July 15, 2016, which left 251 people martyred and nearly 2,200 injured.
Ankara also accuses FETO of being behind a long-running campaign to overthrow the state through the infiltration of Turkish institutions, particularly the military, police, and judiciary.