Summary
Turkish authorities have detained over 100 people suspected of planning attacks linked to the Islamic State during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Police conducted operations in Istanbul, targeting what they described as plans to attack non-Muslim communities during the festive period.
Key Facts
- More than 100 people were arrested in Turkey for suspected terrorist attack plans.
- The suspects are believed to have links to the Islamic State (IS).
- Police raided 124 locations in Istanbul as part of the operation.
- Authorities detained 115 people and are searching for 22 more suspects.
- The planned attacks were reportedly targeting events during Christmas and New Year's.
- Turkish authorities said the IS shared information to incite these attacks.
- The attacks were said to target non-Muslim people.
