Terrorism in Turkey

[jimnyc]

Just a brief intro for those not in the know... And this is just from the 70's onward.... And this is just the generics since then, and the tip of the iceberg.

So the question is - when will Islam and Islamic countries stop being the SOURCE of all terrorism?

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Terrorism in Turkey

Terrorism in Turkey is a significant issue for Turkish authorities. While the government labels deaths in Kurdish–Turkish conflict (1978–present) as terrorism related, this is disputed by others. In addition involvement in the Syrian Civil War and radical political elements in the country have also been a source for alleged terrorist incidents. The violence has had a negative impact on the country's tourism sector.

1970s
Terrorism in Turkey in the 1970s stemmed from the student protest movement in the 1960s. Leftist radicals first attempted to challenge the political regime by use of sit-ins, street demonstrations, and the establishment of a new political party, the Turkish Labor Party (TLP). After only receiving 3% of the popular vote in the 1965 election, and 2.7% four years later, leftist radicals began to turn to a more militant approach. Knowledge on the use of explosives and weapons was provided by the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).

Left-wing terrorism began in 1969 when the Proletarian Revolutionaries and Proletarian Socialists formed the Federation of Revolutionary Youth of Turkey (Dev-Genç). Terror activities included bank robberies, bombings and kidnappings (for ransom). In 1971, the military declared martial law to arrest revolutionaries. By 1973, these incidents had stopped.

Two Armenian groups conducted a number of terror attacks aimed at Turkish diplomats, ASALA (Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia) and JCAG (Justice Commandos of the Armenian Genocide). These attacks spawned a period of ten years from 1975 to 1985. Their efforts were mostly based overseas, but some attacks occurred in Turkey such as the May 1977 bombing of the Istanbul airport and railway.

Between 1976 and 1980, more than 5,000 people were killed in hundreds of terrorist incidents.

1980s and 1990s
In the 1980s and 1990s, Jihadist terrorism in Turkey was an isolated phenomenon represented by the Turkish Hezbollah and the Great Eastern Islamic Raiders' Front. Since the 2000s, there has been a rise in attacks from Islamist groups, some with links to Al-Qaeda. One group that has been studied by researchers is the Turkish Hezbollah.

In the 1990s, Islamic terrorist organizations were active in Turkey. Their objective was to bring down the secular democratic regime in Turkey and to establish an Islamic Sharia‐based state (similar to Iran). In July 1993, an arson attack took place where extremists set fire to a hotel where a cultural festival was taking place. Islamic groups attacked and threatened Jewish personalities and the Jewish community in Turkey.

In the course of the Kurdish–Turkish conflict (1978–present) there were an estimated 30,000-35,000 deaths between 1984 and 2000. While the Turkish government position has been to classify the deaths in the conflict as terror related, other dispute this claim and allege human right violations by the Turkish authorities. In 1995, Human Rights Watch reported that it was common practice for Turkish soldiers to kill Kurdish civilians and take pictures of their corpses with the weapons, they carried only for staging the events. Killed civilians were shown to press as Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) "terrorists".

2000s
The Dokumacılar is an Islamic terrorist group composed of about 60 Turkish militants who joined ISIL. The group is responsible for the 2015 Suruç bombing which resulted in 32 deaths.

Other attacks, like the 2017 Istanbul nightclub shooting, were perpetrated by Islamic State. However, initially, the Turkish government avoided labelling ISIL as a terror organization.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism_in_Turkey

[jimnyc]

And this latest report shows that Turkey kinda leads the world in jailing journalists. WHY? What are they hiding? Why can't journalists report what is going on? We all know why of course.


Turkey Still Worst Jailer of Journalists in 2018, Watchdog Says

Turkey, China, Egypt responsible for more than half of jailed
At least 68 journalists remain behind bars in Turkey, CPJ says

Turkey remains the world’s worst jailer of journalists, with at least 68 in prison for their work, the Committee to Protect Journalists said in a report.

Although the number is slightly lower than previous years, dozens more have been jailed or released as prosecutors continue to seek arrest warrants and apply new charges, according to the New York-based watchdog group. “For the third consecutive year, every journalist imprisoned in Turkey is facing anti-state charges,” CPJ said in report published on Thursday.

The total number of journalists behind bars around the world this year was 251, compared with a record 262 last year.

Rest - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...um-middle-east

[tailfins]

We live on a planet with 7+ billion people; most of them not free. Getting worked up about it only raises your blood pressure and takes years off of your life. A better approach is to learn how such individuals adapt to the rigors of repression. You might learn something that will make you better equipped to handle adversity. Do you honestly think that a typical person in a repressive nation has any say so in how their country is run?

[Farah]

terror attacks aimed at Turkish diplomats, ASALA (Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia) and JCAG (Justice Commandos of the Armenian Genocide). These attacks spawned a period of ten years from 1975 to 1985.

Asala stories are soo interesting. So asala terrorists starts to murder Turkish diplomats all over the World and then every single Asala members gets assassinated in the middle of European countries and security forces cannot caught any of assassins. One of the assassin kills an asla leader in the train and swims in a river for days not to be caught by security forces.

[NightTrain]

So, Farah, what are you Turks going to do about the terrorism in your country?

I'd start with getting rid of all the muslims you have there... maybe export them to Iran or something. Any talk about doing something like that yet?

[Farah]

So, Farah, what are you Turks going to do about the terrorism in your country?

I'd start with getting rid of all the muslims you have there... maybe export them to Iran or something. Any talk about doing something like that yet?

There is no terrorism in Turkiye and I know you hate it when there is no terrorism in your "ally" countries.

[tailfins]

There is no terrorism in Turkiye and I know you hate it when there is no terrorism in your "ally" countries.

Every country on the planet has terrorism. One noted terrorist organization here in the USA is called Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13). No matter how much a government tries, criminal enterprises find a way to take root and operate. Your notion is silly on its face.

[Drummond]

There is no terrorism in Turkiye and I know you hate it when there is no terrorism in your "ally" countries.

Seriously ?

So, the end-part of Jim's report was in error ?

Is this link also providing an erroneous account ?

https://140journos.com/terror-attack...7-4b5981c974ca

Partial quote:

20 january 2017: istanbul police headquarter and ak party’s headquarter were attacked with flame throwers. dhkp-c claimed the attacks.

17 february 2017: 2 people were killed in an attack with a car bomb in sanliurfa’s viransehir. hpg claimed the attack.

11 april 2017: 3 people were killed, 12 people were injured in an attack in diyarbakir’s provincial police headquarter. attackers digged a tunnel to get in the office. hpg claimed the attack.

April 2017 was the last entry. Nothing listed for 2018 ... so, Farah, do you assure us that terrorism 'ended' in 2017, in Turkey ?

If 'yes' ... do tell us how this feat was accomplished !

... Then again ....

http://www.bpnews.net/50560/american...rism-in-turkey

ZMIR, Turkey (BP) -- American pastor Andrew Brunson has been indicted in Turkey on charges of terrorism. The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) claims the charges amount to an admission "that Turkey considers sharing the Gospel an 'act of terrorism.'"

"The 62-page indictment, wholly lacking merit, provides no evidence regarding criminal action by Pastor Andrew, which comes as no surprise," the ACLJ stated in a March 20 news release. "Pastor Andrew, who has lived in Turkey for 23 years, serving as Pastor of the Izmir Resurrection Church, has maintained his innocence and has reiterated that he has been in Turkey for only one reason, to tell about Jesus Christ. Incredibly, the indictment now admits that Turkey considers sharing the Gospel an 'act of terrorism.'"
A court date of April 16 has been set, the ACLJ reported. If convicted, Brunson, 50, could face 35 years in prison.

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) reported previously that the case against Brunson was "largely based on a purported 'secret witness' and secret evidence" which Turkish officials "refuse to make public." With the indictment, however, the ACLJ stated, "the case file is now finally open, and by the end of the week, we should have access to all of the alleged evidence."

Various media outlets had reported Brunson was indicted last week and charged with "leadership in a terrorist organization," with prosecutors seeking a possible life sentence. The ACLJ issued an update March 15 implying the indictment may not, in fact, have been submitted in court. However, this week's ACLJ update clarified that the indictment was submitted last week despite alleged statements by a Turkish prosecutor to the contrary.

When reports of the indictment first surfaced, the USCIRF said it "strongly condemns" the charges and asked the Trump administration to "redouble their ongoing efforts to secure Pastor Brunson's release."

"No stone should be left unturned in our efforts on behalf of this unjustly imprisoned American," USCIRF vice chairs Sandra Jolley and Kristina Arriaga said in a March 13 release. "We call again for his immediate release and, if this is not forthcoming, for the administration and Congress to impose targeted sanctions against those involved in this miscarriage of justice."

Shocking stuff ... eh, Farah .. ??

[Sorry, but I really have to ask: Farah, what's it like to be on the receiving-end for a change, h'mm .. ?]

[Gunny]

There is no terrorism in Turkiye and I know you hate it when there is no terrorism in your "ally" countries.

Really? "There is no terrorism in Turkey".

Then WHY are you all murdering all those kurds and in your own words in your own threads calling them terrorists?

You are dumber than I thought. And a terrible liar. You and I both know you're full of shit. You're an entitled, "educated" Turk. I can smell it on you from HERE. "Educated" meaning by Turkish standards, not ours.

I got your name and I got your number, Turk. You don't speak like a run if the mill gutter Turk. That means entitled class. You're completely brainwashed into the government lie so deeply you can't even catch your own obvious contradictions of your own words. You have media access and haven't been shut down which means you're being a good little Turk and spouting the party line or your computer access would be gone. If you were lucky it's all you'd lose.

Problem with all that is you are ignorant, uneducated in a worldly sense, and naive. You DO make a good parrot though. You wouldn't know the truth if it landed on your head, and then, wouldn't admit that's what put the dent in your head if your government told you it didn't.

Need I remind you I lived in Turkey? You can't lie on this message board. Why don't you try acting like a normal human being and getting along? I don't need you to tell me nor anyone here what you Turks think of Americans. Want to REALLY contribute to your society? Buy everyone a bar of soap and some deodorant.

[Farah]

Seriously ?

So, the end-part of Jim's report was in error ?

Is this link also providing an erroneous account ?

https://140journos.com/terror-attack...7-4b5981c974ca

Partial quote:



April 2017 was the last entry. Nothing listed for 2018 ... so, Farah, do you assure us that terrorism 'ended' in 2017, in Turkey ?

If 'yes' ... do tell us how this feat was accomplished !

... Then again ....

http://www.bpnews.net/50560/american...rism-in-turkey



Shocking stuff ... eh, Farah .. ??

[Sorry, but I really have to ask: Farah, what's it like to be on the receiving-end for a change, h'mm .. ?]

I said there "is" no terrorism. So present time. Especially after the recent coup attempt many Western agents within state departments, in police, in soldier, in judgement have been kicked out it a way. Despite still there are many of them in government (so these formations are not new, they are soo old) they lost a huge operational power. Since then there is no terror attacks in Turkiye, terrorists cannot receive internal support and they cant operate. They are trying to held some terror attacks but they are caught in a short time.

As I said before in another topic, no terror organization can survive without being supported by at least one country.

[Farah]

Really? "There is no terrorism in Turkey".

Then WHY are you all murdering all those kurds and in your own words in your own threads calling them terrorists?

They are not kurds, they are terrorists, they are also recognized as terrorists by US and by many other countries. On the other hand, it does not matter even if you would not recognize them as terrorists. So does not matter whether or not you reject that 2x2=4, its still 4 even if you reject to face with that fact.

There are at least 5 million kurds living in Turkiye. The estimated number of current terrorist population in Turkiye borders is 700. So %0.01 of total Kurdish population. There are at least 3 million Syrian migrants in Turkiye and 800.000 of them are Syrian kurds. There are maximum 60.000 US backed and funded terror groups in Syria, so %13 of total Kurdish population living in the region. While about %25 of these 60.000 population is persons under 18 years old forced to fight and I dont know the rate of it but big part of these 60.000 population is also women. And another big part of this population is loca people living in the region and forced to fight for terror groups, another point Turkish military experts says the 60.000 number is impossible and quite exaggerated.

[High_Plains_Drifter]

This little muslim turk is a twit, folks... might as well talk to a wall. She's full bore brain washed, and a pathetic liar.

[Drummond]

I said there "is" no terrorism. So present time. Especially after the recent coup attempt many Western agents within state departments, in police, in soldier, in judgement have been kicked out it a way. Despite still there are many of them in government (so these formations are not new, they are soo old) they lost a huge operational power. Since then there is no terror attacks in Turkiye, terrorists cannot receive internal support and they cant operate. They are trying to held some terror attacks but they are caught in a short time.

As I said before in another topic, no terror organization can survive without being supported by at least one country.

So, within aproximately 12 months (give or take a few) you 'eradicated' terrorism in Turkey, by neutralising these 'dastardly Western agents' from being able to operate in Turkey ?

Really ?

Farah. All that we know of our values, compared with those 'held' by terrorists (.. and yes, we actually DO know what our values are, thanks very much !!), completely defies that. All we know of the West's fighting of terrorists defies that. '9/11', for example, was what was suffered by AMERICA, not some Eastern nation !! That terrorism CAME FROM THE EAST. Literally hundreds, thousands even, of subsequent terrorist acts have been committed by terrorists FROM THE EAST, against countries IN THE WEST. You're not going to convince anyone here that it's the West that'd be PRO terrorism; that's as perverse, ridiculous, logic-defying, and as insultingly false as it gets.

Yours is a country, as I've shown elsewhere, that has a 'highly curious' way of defining terrorism, in any case. I've posted an example (post number 8 of this very thread; I suggest you review it) ... and a very recently dated one at that, the report dated 2018 !! ... of where a Westerner is regarded in Turkey as a terrorist, just through his action of disseminating 'pro-Gospel material'. This gives me no confidence that Turkish people don't redefine terrorism just as they choose to, at any given moment ... so you'll forgive me if I fail to believe you !!

You may, now, want to take up my suggestion of starting a 'The Criminal East' thread.

Or, you may not.

Somehow, I doubt you ever will ...

[Drummond]

They are not kurds, they are terrorists, they are also recognized as terrorists by US and by many other countries. On the other hand, it does not matter even if you would not recognize them as terrorists. So does not matter whether or not you reject that 2x2=4, its still 4 even if you reject to face with that fact.

There are at least 5 million kurds living in Turkiye. The estimated number of current terrorist population in Turkiye borders is 700. So %0.01 of total Kurdish population. There are at least 3 million Syrian migrants in Turkiye and 800.000 of them are Syrian kurds. There are maximum 60.000 US backed and funded terror groups in Syria, so %13 of total Kurdish population living in the region. While about %25 of these 60.000 population is persons under 18 years old forced to fight and I dont know the rate of it but big part of these 60.000 population is also women. And another big part of this population is loca people living in the region and forced to fight for terror groups, another point Turkish military experts says the 60.000 number is impossible and quite exaggerated.

H'm. What did I just post about Turkey's 'curious' way of defining terrorism ?

Farah, submit proof, beyond doubt, of our (i.e Western) 'support' of terrorism ... don't merely allege it. Prove that there's even a miniscule content of truth in what you're saying. PROVE YOUR CASE.

But ... you can't. Can you, Farah ?
I'm sure that none of us believe you'd make that effort, because, of course, you can't. Come on ... prove me wrong ...

[jimnyc]

Delusional, the only explanation.

Terrorism is within Turkey. Terrorism is all around Turkey.

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Here's travel advice, and not from the US, but from the UK. I suppose it's all lies! And what is the magnet for all the terrorist scum within Turkey?

Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Turkey. A number of terrorist groups are active. Since 2015 there has been an increase in PKK (Kurdish separatist) terrorist activity in south-east Turkey. There have been a number of attacks by other groups including suicide attacks by Daesh (formerly referred to as ISIL), attacks by the far left DHKP(C) and the Kurdish separatist group TAK, including in cities such as Ankara and Istanbul. Terrorist groups, including Daesh and the TAK, have publicly threatened to attack tourist sites in Turkey.

Attacks could be indiscriminate, affecting major events or large public gatherings. Be vigilant around significant religious occasions and public holidays; terrorist groups sometimes call for attacks around these times.

There is a heightened risk of terrorist attack against the aviation industry in Turkey. You should co-operate fully with security officials at airports.

On 1 January 2017, there was an attack on the Reina nightclub in Ortakoy, Istanbul; 39 people were killed and 69 injured.

On 10 December 2016, a car bomb exploded near the Besiktas football stadium in the Macka/Dolmabahce area of Istanbul. 44 people, mostly police officers, were killed, and over 150 injured.

On 24 November 2016, a bomb exploded near the Governor’s office in Adana. 2 people were killed and 21 injured.

On 14 October 2016, a rocket attack took place on the outskirts of Antalya towards Kemer; no casualties were reported. Separately on 14 October 2016, attacks also took place against the Turkish military in Hakkari, Diyarbakir, Van and Adiyaman resulting in 13 injuries to service personnel

On 6 October 2016, an explosion occurred near a police headquarters in the Yenibosna area on the European side of Istanbul

On 24 August 2016, a roadside bomb injured 2 Gendarmerie officers on the Antalya – Kemer road near Topcam.

On 20 August 2016, an attack on a wedding party in Gaziantep killed more than 50 people and injured around 100.

On 28 June 2016, Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul was attacked. More than 40 people were killed.

On 7 June 2016, a bomb attack in the Vezneciler area of Istanbul killed 7 police officers and 4 civilians. 36 people were injured.

On 1 May 2016, a bomb attack at the Central Police Station in Gaziantep killed two police officers and injured 23 others.

On 27 April 2016, there was a suspected suicide bomb attack at Bursa Ulu Mosque. The bomber was killed and 7 people slightly injured.

On 19 March 2016, there was a suicide bomb attack against tourists on Istiklal St in Istanbul, in which 4 tourists died and at least 36 people were injured.

On 13 March 2016, a bombing in Kizilay Square, central Ankara killed more than 30 people.

On 17 February 2016, a large bomb attack near a military barracks on Eskisehir Road in Ankara killed 28 people.

On 12 January 2016, a suicide bomb attack in Sultanahmet in Istanbul killed 10 tourists.

Extremist groups based in Syria including ANF (Al Nusra Front) and Daesh have the capacity to carry out attacks in neighbouring countries, including Turkey.

Daesh has targeted border crossings and nearby locations on the Syrian side of the border. The Turkish government have said that Daesh was responsible for the 12 January 2016 attack in Istanbul in which 10 foreign tourists were killed, the 19 March attack in which 4 foreign tourists were killed, the 1 May attack in Gaziantep in which 2 police officers were killed and the 28 June attack on Istanbul Airport in which more than 40 people were killed.

There’s a domestic terrorist presence in the south east of the country including in Van, Bitlis, Bingol, Elazig, Mus, Batman, Erzincan, Diyarbakir and Agri provinces. In December 2012 talks began between the Turkish Government and the Kurdish aligned PKK (proscribed as a terrorist group in the UK), during which the PKK observed a ceasefire. However, following the Suruc bombing on 20 July 2015, the ceasefire ended when the PKK killed 2 Turkish police officers.

15 August is the anniversary of the first PKK attack against Turkish government installations. Historically, this anniversary date has prompted an escalation of violence by the PKK and other splinter groups. Since the end of July 2015 there has been an intensive period of violent incidents in Turkey’s south-east and eastern provinces. The vast majority of these incidents have been PKK attacks on Turkish security forces, their premises and vehicles, in which many members of the armed forces and police have been killed and injured. There have also been attacks on infrastructure (eg oil pipelines, dams) and incidents in which civilians have been affected. The government has responded with arrests of PKK suspects in Turkey and air-strikes on PKK positions in northern Iraq.

The anti-western, far left, proscribed terrorist group, THKP/C-Acilciler (Turkish People’s Liberation Party/Front) and the linked DHKP/C (Revolutionary People’s Liberation Front) remain active, and launched a series of attacks in Istanbul in 2015 targeting the Turkish police and judiciary. The DHKP/C attacks have mainly targeted the Turkish authorities and US diplomatic missions.

Between approximately 30 March and 20 April, there are several dates significant to the DHKP/C, starting with the 30 March anniversary of their founding which may have been linked to previous attacks. 19 December is also recognised as an important date around which the DHKP/C may be active.

Methods of attack have included armed assaults, suicide bombings, car bombings and rocket attacks and improvised explosive devices left in refuse bins, crowded areas and on public transport. Be vigilant, monitor media reports and keep up to date with the travel advice.

There’s a heightened threat of terrorist attack globally against UK interests and British nationals, from groups or individuals motivated by the conflict in Iraq and Syria. You should be vigilant at this time.

Find out more about the global threat from terrorism, how to minimise your risk and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack.

Kidnapping
There is a threat of kidnapping near the Syrian border in Turkey.

Terrorist groups operating in Syria, including Daesh routinely use kidnapping as a tactic. They’re present in the Syrian border areas and are capable of conducting kidnappings from across the border. Daesh and other terrorist groups view those engaged in humanitarian aid work or journalism as legitimate targets. If you’re kidnapped, the reason for your presence is unlikely to serve as protection or secure your safe release.

The long-standing policy of the British government is not to make substantive concessions to hostage takers. The British government considers that paying ransoms and releasing prisoners increases the risk of further hostage taking.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-ad...rkey/terrorism