Melbourne woman arrested in Turkey is human rights activist, not terrorist, says local councillor
A Melbourne woman arrested in Turkey over alleged connections to a Kurdish nationalist group has been described as a “human rights activist, not a terrorist” by a local councillor and friend in Australia.
Australian woman detained in Turkey over alleged links to Kurdish insurgents
State-run media in Turkey says an Australian women has been arrested in Turkey over her alleged links to a Kurdish militant group.
Australian national arrested in Turkey accused of links to Kurdistan Workers Party
AN AUSTRALIAN woman has been arrested in Turkey over alleged links to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), local media has said. Cigdem Aslan was detained at Istanbul airport following a joint operation by anti-terrorist police and intelligence officers.
Australian woman Cigdem Aslan arrested in Türkiye on terror charges
She was reportedly detained on suspicion of participating in activities for the Kurdistan Workers' Party, also known as the PKK, in Australia. The PKK was founded in the 1970s with the goal of creating an independent Kurdish state, and is listed as a terrorist organisation by both Türkiye and Australia.
Aust woman in Turkey on terror charges awaiting trial
Turkish authorities have charged a Melbourne woman with terrorism related offence, citing her links to the Kurdistan Workers' Party or PKK in Australia.
Turkey Arrests Australian Woman for Alleged Links to PKK Militants
"involvement in PKK propaganda in Australia and participation in events organised by groups aligned with the militant organisation." Australia has said it is providing assistance to a woman in Turkey but it did not provide any more details.
Australian woman in Turkey arrested on terror charges
Turkish authorities have apprehended a Melbourne woman over her alleged links to a terrorist Kurdish separatist group.
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