Over 200 arrested in Ankara
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Over 200 arrested in Ankara ahead of NATO summit

Over 200 people have been arrested in a crackdown in the Turkish capital, Ankara, ahead of the NATO summit in July. Those arrested are accused of links to extremist groups.

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Among those detained are a journalist, three lawyers, an academic and a union representative, according to local media and a human rights group.

Turkey is planning strict security measures for the summit. Among other measures, it was announced on Monday that all demonstrations will be banned from June 28 until the summit, which will be held on July 7-8.

Of those arrested, 185 are accused of membership in various left-wing organizations, including the extremist DHKP-C, which has previously claimed responsibility for attacks in Turkey. Others are suspected of links to IS.

On Tuesday, Turkish prosecutors ordered the arrests of 241 suspects.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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