Tag: #turkey

Lawmakers Demand Answers After DOJ’s Deferred-Prosecution Deal with Turkey’s Halkbank

Congressional critics press DOJ for explanations after a deferred-prosecution agreement could end a $20B Iran sanctions case without fines or admissions of guilt.

#turkey, #halkbank, #justice, #iran, #sanctions

Teen Gunman Kills Nine at Kahramanmaraş Middle School in Deadliest School Shooting in Modern Turkey

A teenage pupil opened fire at Ayser Çalık Secondary School in Kahramanmaraş, killing nine (eight students, one teacher) before dying by suicide.

#turkey, #schoolshooting, #kahramanmaras, #education

Former student kills himself after opening fire at vocational high school in Siverek, Turkey; 16 wounded

A former student opened fire at Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational High School in Siverek on April 14, wounding 16 before killing himself; teachers plan nationwide protests.

#turkey, #schoolshooting, #siverek, #education, #gunviolence