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Erdogan declares three-month state of emergency following failed coup

Wednesday, 20 July 2016 10:38 PM [ Last Update: Wednesday, 20 July 2016 10:38 PM ]

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a news conference following the National Security Council and cabinet meetings at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, July 20, 2016. AFP

Here is a round-up of global news developments:

Turkish President Rejeb Tayyip Erdogan has declared a three-month state of emergency in the wake of last week failed coup. He warned of more plots to topple the Turkish government. Erdogan also called on the European states not to meddle in Turkey’s internal affairs.

The Turkish government continues with a massive crackdown against different sectors including education after last week’s failed coup. Officials say academics have been temporarily banned from traveling abroad. The government is revoking the licenses of 21-thousand teachers. And over 600 educational institutions have been shut down.

Iran’s atomic chief has warned the P-five-plus-one against breaching the nuclear deal with Tehran. Ali Akbar Salehi says Iran has the capability to restore the previous state of its nuclear energy program if the other side fails to live up to its commitments.

Palestinians have held a funeral for a 12-year-old boy shot dead by Israeli soldiers on Tuesday. He was killed during confrontations between the Israeli army and Palestinian people north of Jerusalem al-Quds. He is the second Palestinian killed in as many days.

Israeli settlers have attacked a Palestinian home in the occupied West Bank, setting it on fire. The incident took place in the village of Duma, south of the city of Nablus. Local officials say there were no casualties. Israel, however, says the fire was caused by electricity problems.

Syrian government forces have killed at least 100 Takfiri terrorists in Hama province. The troops who’ve been battling Daesh terrorists have pounded villages of Mukkafar and destroyed over a dozen militant vehicles. Daesh has received significant blows in both Syria and Iraq over the past few months.

Human Rights Watch urges Greece to stop holding unaccompanied refugee children in police custody. The H-R-W says a shortage of shelters has led to prolonged detention of kids at prisons. The rights group adds that at least 18 minors, currently at police detention centers, are waiting for their transfer.

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said she would ensure that during Brexit talks with the E-U, immigration controls are on the agenda. She wants to make sure the numbers of immigrants are significantly lowered. She made the remarks addressing the British parliament.

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