Turkey arrests Uighur suspects over deadly Istanbul nightclub attackJanuary 5, 2017 - 16:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey has arrested a number of people of Uighur origin over a deadly nightclub attack that killed 39, BBC News reports citing the state-run news agency. Those detained are believed to have come from China's Xinjiang region with ties to the attacker, Anadolu says. Deputy Prime Minister Veysi Kaynak also said the suspect was probably Uighur, and acted alone but may have had help. Police have already detained dozens over the deadly new year attack, but the main suspect remains on the run. So-called Islamic State (IS) says it carried out the attack over Turkey's military involvement in the Syrian civil war. The authorities have reportedly tightened security at Turkey's land borders and airports to prevent the attacker from fleeing the country. Turkish media have run images of a suspect, saying the pictures were handed out by the police. But the police have given no official details. The Turkish foreign minister has said the authorities have identified the attacker, but has not given further details. Photo: AFP Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |