Turkish police detain 136 courthouse staff in coup probeTUMAY BERKIN/REUTERS/REUTERS A section of the Turkish military attempted a coup in July 16. Police teams have arrested 136 courthouse personnel as part of an investigation into the July 15 abortive coup. Four courthouse personnel were detained last week as part of the same investigation. The government has launched a massive crackdown on alleged supporters of the Gulen movement, raising concerns among Western allies and human rights groups. Authorities are currently investigating whether members affiliated with the Gulen movement stole the answers to the 2010 Public Service Placement Exam and distributed them to fellow members.

Source: Stuff August 15, 2016 16:30 UTC