September 1, 2014

Police officer coerced into testifying against Hizmet

Seyyit Akşit, a police officer who was detained on accusations of involvement in theft and misconduct and subsequently pressured into testifying against the Hizmet movement in exchange for a guarantee that he would be released, has sent information to the prosecutor conducting the investigation because the promises were not fulfilled.

Municipality seeks funds to build dorms after closing Hizmet housing

The Bolu Municipality, having previously closed down dorms and schools belonging to businesspeople affiliated with the faith-based Hizmet movement in July, recently sent official letters to more than 200 companies and businesspeople asking for money to meet student accommodation needs.

Zaman daily reporters not allowed to attend Erdoğan's press conference

Zaman daily reporters were not allowed to attend a press conference of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that was held at İstanbul Atatürk Airport before Erdoğan flew to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) on Monday.