Turkey detains 209 in raids in the capital ahead of July’s NATO summit

Turkish security forces have detained over 200 individuals in Ankara, suspected of ties to extremist groups like the Islamic State, just ahead of the NATO summit where U.S. President Donald Trump is set to attend. The detainees reportedly include politicians and activists, leading to accusations of politically motivated arrests. Turkey is implementing stringent security measures, including banning protests and restricting access to certain areas, highlighting the country's heightened state of alert amid these detentions. This crackdown underscores the challenges Turkey faces in balancing national security with civil liberties as it prepares to host a significant international event.