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Minister of Interior unaware of attacks targeting Armenians in Turkey

Minister of Interior unaware of attacks targeting Armenians in Turkey

In answering a Parliamentary question by CHP MP Tanrıkulu about the attacks against Armenians, Interior Minister Soylu has said, “Security measures are taken in places of worship so that our Armenian citizens can worship freely.”

2 July 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Lawsuit against journalist Ahmet Kanbal for ‘insulting’ Interior Minister Soylu

Lawsuit against journalist Ahmet Kanbal for ‘insulting’ Interior Minister Soylu

A lawsuit has been filed against Ahmet Kanbal, a reporter for Mezopotamya Agency, for allegedly insulting Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu with a social media message.

Antalya Bar Chair files a criminal complaint against Interior Minister Soylu

Antalya Bar Chair files a criminal complaint against Interior Minister Soylu

Antalya Bar Chair Polat Balkan has filed a criminal complaint against Minister of Interior Soylu, Ankara Governor Şahin and law enforcement officers for preventing the bar association chairs from entering the capital city as part of their “Defense March.”

Non-prosecution for Presidency’s security guards who beat a lawyer

Non-prosecution for Presidency’s security guards who beat a lawyer

In his response to a Parliamentary question after 14 months, Minister of Interior Soylu has announced that a decision of non-prosecution was given for the Presidency’s security guards who beat lawyer Sürenoğlu in İstanbul.

'Know your place, Mr. Minister': Journalists lash out at Soylu after he insulted a columnist

'Know your place, Mr. Minister': Journalists lash out at Soylu after he insulted a columnist

Journalists have reacted to the Interior Minister's remarks after he called a columnist "dishonorable" over an article about the appointment of an AKP MP's spouse as a provincial director of tourism.

'Coup veterans' stage protest in front of AKP headquarters after 'promises were not kept'

'Coup veterans' stage protest in front of AKP headquarters after 'promises were not kept'

The Minister of Interior met with the protesters demanding to enjoy veterans' rights.

What Did the Ministry of Interior Do to Protect Women from Male Violence?

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What Did the Ministry of Interior Do to Protect Women from Male Violence?

In Turkey, where women take to the streets to say "We want to live" and make calls over calls on social media to be protected from male violence, the Ministry of Interior can release a statement and say that “male violence has declined.”

1 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘Do You Think President’s Hate Speech Has a Role in Attack Against Armenian Church?’

HDP MP GARO PAYLAN

‘Do You Think President’s Hate Speech Has a Role in Attack Against Armenian Church?’

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Interior Minister Soylu, HDP MP Paylan has asked the role of President Erdoğan’s hate speech such as “leftover of the sword” in the hate attacks targeting the minorities’ places of worship in Turkey.

President Erdoğan: Curfew to be Imposed This Weekend as Well

President Erdoğan: Curfew to be Imposed This Weekend as Well

Following his cabinet meeting, President Erdoğan has said that some media outlets “started a war” against their own country with their news and columnists: “Our country will hopefully get rid of not only coronavirus, but also these media and politics viruses.”

Minister of Interior 'Humbled' by Reactions to His Resignation

Minister of Interior 'Humbled' by Reactions to His Resignation

Soylu has made his first statement after President Erdoğan turned down his resignation over the panic caused by his short-notice announcement of a curfew.

President Erdoğan Rejects Minister of Interior's Resignation

President Erdoğan Rejects Minister of Interior's Resignation

The Presidency released a statement shortly after Soylu's resignation, saying he will continue to serve.

Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu Resigns from Office

Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu Resigns from Office

Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has announced that he has resigned from office. “The responsibility for implementing the decision of curfew for the weekend lies with me in its all aspects,” Soylu has said in his statement on Twitter.

Interior Minister Soylu: We Don’t Hesitate to Take Any Precautions

Interior Minister Soylu: We Don’t Hesitate to Take Any Precautions

Speaking to journalist Cüneyt Özdemir about Covid-19 pandemic and the precautions taken in Turkey, Interior Minister Soylu has said, “We do not hesitate to take any precautions. Life has withdrawn into homes by around 95 percent now.”

9,800 People Quarantined in Turkey, Says Interior Minister Soylu

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9,800 People Quarantined in Turkey, Says Interior Minister Soylu

While Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has announced that 9,800 people are currently in Covid-19 quarantine in Turkey, 64 people have been detained over their social media messages about the virus so far, according to Interior Ministry.

Turkey Sends Special Police Team to Border for 'Preventing Pushbacks by Greece'

Turkey Sends Special Police Team to Border for 'Preventing Pushbacks by Greece'

A thousand special police officers have been sent to the Meriç River, which forms the river between the two countries, according to the Interior Minister.

‘I Called Minister Soylu "Bald" as a Physical Description’

‘I Called Minister Soylu "Bald" as a Physical Description’

An investigation has been launched against lawyer Tugay Bek for calling Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu “the bald-headed person”. Charged with “insulting a public officer”, Bek says, “This expression is just an excuse.”

10 February 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Artists Slam Soylu’s Targeting Remarks: Do Your Job Instead of Picking on Artists

‘DEVRAN’ BY DEMİRTAŞ TAKEN TO STAGE

Artists Slam Soylu’s Targeting Remarks: Do Your Job Instead of Picking on Artists

Artists Nur Sürer and Lale Mansur have spoken to bianet about the targeting remarks of Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu on actor Kadir İnanır and others who watched imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş’s “Devran” on the stage.

14 January 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Actor Halil Ergün Slams Minister Soylu: ‘He Attacks While He Should Be Proud’

Actor Halil Ergün Slams Minister Soylu: ‘He Attacks While He Should Be Proud’

Actor Halil Ergün has denounced the targeting remarks of Interior Minister Soylu about actor Kadir İnanır and others who watched Demirtaş’s “Devran” on stage: “Kadir İnanır is the pride of this society, he is the pride of the art.

13 January 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Interior Minister Targets Audience of Theater Play Adapted from Demirtaş's Book

Interior Minister Targets Audience of Theater Play Adapted from Demirtaş's Book

The Minister has said, "You can't clean the blood on your hands with theater plays," addressing the people who watched the play adapted from a book of Selahattin Demirtaş.

13 January 2020

From HDP MP Gergerlioğlu to Minister Soylu: Your Slanders Cannot Cover up Torture

From HDP MP Gergerlioğlu to Minister Soylu: Your Slanders Cannot Cover up Torture

Gergerlioğlu has responded to Soylu, who referred to him as “an MP infiltrated into Parliament by FETÖ” for raising concerns over allegations of torture in custody: “A person turning a blind eye to the report of a bar association naturally resorts to slanders.”

24 December 2019

Allegations of Torture are Lies and Smears, Says Minister Soylu

Allegations of Torture are Lies and Smears, Says Minister Soylu

Dismissing the allegations of torture at Ankara Security Directorate, Minister of Interior Soylu has said, “These allegations recently voiced by an MP infiltrated into Parliament by FETÖ are inconsistent, unfounded, lies and smears.”

23 December 2019

Women MPs Protest Male Violence with Las Tesis at Parliament

Women MPs Protest Male Violence with Las Tesis at Parliament

The women MPs of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) have protested male violence with Las Tesis at the Parliament. “Despite the law, despite the Constitution, I will use my broadest right”, Minister of Soylu has slammed the MPs.

16 December 2019

Soylu Announces Number of Discharges from Law Enforcement with Statutory Decrees

Soylu Announces Number of Discharges from Law Enforcement with Statutory Decrees

Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has announced that the number of people discharged from law enforcement agencies after December 17-25 in 2013 and after July 15 coup attempt in 2016 by Statutory Decrees is around 33 thousand.

23 September 2019

Minister Soylu: We are Modest People, I Didn’t Receive Any Gifts

Minister Soylu: We are Modest People, I Didn’t Receive Any Gifts

After it has been reported that Mardin trustee gave almost 40 thousand lira worth of gifts to Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu, the Minister has announced that he has given instructions for the incident to be investigated.

Minister Soylu: We Extend the Time Given to Syrians in İstanbul

Minister Soylu: We Extend the Time Given to Syrians in İstanbul

Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has stated that the appointment of trustees to the Metropolitan Municipalities of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin is a legal decision, not a political one. “Our duty is to reinstate them when the trials end”, he has indicated.

Interior Minister: They Try to Make Turkey 'Center of Terrorism' Through Municipalities

Interior Minister: They Try to Make Turkey 'Center of Terrorism' Through Municipalities

Soylu spoke a day after the replacement of three mayors in southeastern cities with trustees.

Minister of Interior: 'We Do Not Extradite Foreigners Who Have a Residence Permit'

Minister of Interior: 'We Do Not Extradite Foreigners Who Have a Residence Permit'

Soylu has said Turkey "neither has the capability nor the right" to extradite Syrians who are under temporary protection or foreigners who hold a residence permit.

Minister Soylu Announces 80 Thousand People will be Deported This Year

Minister Soylu Announces 80 Thousand People will be Deported This Year

Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has announced that an average of 80 thousand people will be deported from Turkey this year. Indicating that this figure is 40-50 percent higher than the previous years, Soylu has said, “We have to do it.”

Minister of Interior Soylu Protested in Trabzon: Everything will be Fine

Minister of Interior Soylu Protested in Trabzon: Everything will be Fine

Minister of Interior Soylu, who went to his hometown Trabzon for the Ramadan Feast, has been protested there by the citizens who chanted the election slogan of CHP’s İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu: “Everything will be fine.”

Investigation for ‘Insulting President’ Against Activist Whose 20-Year Archive was Confiscated

Investigation for ‘Insulting President’ Against Activist Whose 20-Year Archive was Confiscated

An investigation for “insulting the President” has been launched against activist Oktay İnce, whose 20-year archive was previously confiscated. Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu said, “Republic of Turkey is a state of law respecting human rights.”

2 May 2019 Hikmet Adal

Soylu Says ‘I Will Suspend Them Even When They are Elected’, What Does Law Say?

Soylu Says ‘I Will Suspend Them Even When They are Elected’, What Does Law Say?

Soylu has said that the candidates allegedly having relations with terrorist organizations will be suspended even when they are elected to municipal councils. What does the Law on Elections of Local Administrators say about the issue?

Parliamentary Inquiry by HDP MP Çelik About Missing EU Funds

Parliamentary Inquiry by HDP MP Çelik About Missing EU Funds

HDP Mardin MP Tuma Çelik has submitted a parliamentary inquiry to be responded by Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu and posed a series of questions regarding the missing 1.1-billion-Euro fund granted to Turkey by the European Union.

22 November 2018

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