Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek shared the current data regarding the red notice application carried out by the Ministry of Justice and under the coordination of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on his social media account. Minister Gürlek stated that in this context, the extradition of 76 people involved in various crimes in Türkiye was ensured in the first quarter of 2026.

Stating that 35 of the extraditions were made from Georgia, 19 from Germany, 5 from Montenegro, 2 from Iraq and 2 from Greece, Minister Gürlek said that one extradition was made each from Argentina, Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Armenia, Croatia, Kyrgyzstan, Colombia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Slovenia, the United Kingdom and Italy. announced. Minister Gürlek’s message is as follows: “In the first quarter of 2026, the total number of extradition requests accepted by Türkiye from foreign countries within the scope of ordinary crimes and terrorist crimes was 76.

35 of these extraditions were made from Georgia, 19 from Germany, 5 from Montenegro, 2 from Iraq and 2 from Greece. One extradition was made each from Argentina, Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Armenia, Croatia, Kyrgyzstan, Colombia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Slovenia, the United Kingdom and Italy. This process, carried out by our Ministry of Justice and under the coordination of our Ministry of Internal Affairs and our Ministry of Foreign Affairs, clearly demonstrates Türkiye’s institutional capacity and determination.

I would like to thank the authorities of the mentioned countries for their international cooperation in the fight against crime. I would also like to express my gratitude to our Ministry of Internal Affairs and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who worked in close coordination in this process, for their contributions. “Under the leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, we will continue our path with determination by strengthening our cooperation at the national and international level in the fight against crime.”

THE PROCESS IS CARRIED OUT UNDER THE COORDINATION OF THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

In international agreements regarding the extradition of criminals, ministries of justice are generally designated as the central authority. In Türkiye, this task is carried out by the General Directorate of Foreign Relations and European Union of the Ministry of Justice. The Ministry of Justice, on the one hand, ensures that extradition proceedings proceed effectively between judicial and administrative authorities, and on the other hand, controls the compliance of the process with national and international law. The red notice process begins with security units applying to the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. While the file prepared by the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office is forwarded to the Ministry of Justice, a red notice is then issued to Interpol through the General Directorate of Security.

After the individuals are caught, extradition requests prepared by the relevant chief public prosecutor’s offices or courts are sent to the Ministry of Justice. Following the legal review carried out within the Ministry and the elimination of deficiencies, extradition requests are forwarded to the relevant country through diplomatic channels through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The process is also carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Ministry of Internal Affairs, on the other hand, carries out the process of capturing the wanted persons and bringing the persons whose extradition is decided to be brought to Türkiye by ensuring that the red notice procedures are published through Interpol. This process, carried out with the coordination of the Ministries of Justice, Foreign Affairs and Internal Affairs, reveals Türkiye’s institutional capacity in the fight against international crime.

MHP leader Bahçeli shared a post on his social media account on the occasion of Kadir Night.

“WE EXPERIENCE ITS SPIRITUAL BEAUTY EVEN IF IT IS BURUK”

On the one hand, we are approaching the end of Ramadan, the sultan of eleven months, and on the other hand, we are experiencing the spiritual beauty, albeit bittersweet, of being honored with the Night of Power, which is heralded in the Holy Quran as being better than a thousand months. We are saddened because, unfortunately, the peace and tranquility of the month of Ramadan has been violated on all fronts, and the ongoing wars and conflicts with high levels of violence have severely battered and injured the Islamic world. Unfortunately, the deep cracks in the spirit of unity, peace and solidarity, which we pray and desire to manifest in a way that is compatible with our standards of faith and belief, and many problems arising from this, have gradually become mediocre. While it is possible to comprehend a month of Ramadan surrounded by awe and peace; Missiles flying, innocent people being targeted, strategic infrastructures exposed to destruction, geopolitical tensions constantly raising the bar, and the heritage of civilization being damaged from all sides have taken hostage our religious brothers in particular and the sovereign rights of Islamic countries in general.

“MUST NEVER FORGET”

In our Kadir Gecesi, where we believe that well-being will exist until dawn, it is necessary to question why suffering, genocide and wars are nestled in the Islamic geography, accompanied by a sincere and honest conscience, and to activate a moral and consistent self-criticism mechanism. It should be important to never forget that as long as we are disorganized internally and as long as the seeds of discord grow among us, all kinds of aggressive interventions will be made from outside.

“ANKARA AND TEHRAN ARE LOOKING IN THE SAME DIRECTION”

The fact that the war and murder machine of Zionist-imperialist origin constantly sheds Muslim blood, as well as transforming the Islamic geography into an arena of war and conflict, is a cruel and devastating vicious circle, as well as an example of intolerable one-sided cruelty. At this stage we have reached, it is very clear that if we do not or cannot protect our freedom of belief and our historical rights derived from being human, our existence and vital interests will be gradually violated. The horizons of Ankara and Tehran face the same direction. The fate of Ankara, Baghdad and Damascus, Jerusalem and Gaza are united by the same common denominator. The sadness of Masjid al-Aqsa, our first qibla, which has been closed for fifteen days, is the heartache of all of us, of everyone who says they are Muslims. This oppression must definitely end. My wish is to gather together with the completion of the consciousness of brotherhood, without falling into the dark corridors of Zionist-imperialist conspiracies, and to disperse the nightmare clouds that block our vision with the dignity and dignity of our faith. In today’s Night of Power, where I hope to fully fulfill its dignity and value, it is a historical responsibility to turn to ourselves and identify with a clear conscience where mistakes were made, where deficits were made, where weaknesses and weaknesses are evident, and to take appropriate measures. I congratulate the holy Night of Power of the beloved Turkish nation, the Turkish-Islamic world, and all our dear citizens living at home and abroad, and I sincerely hope to meet in the crucible of our prayers and common goals. I wish you a blessed Night of Power. I pray that God Almighty will help the Turkish nation and our brothers who struggle for an honorable life in our heart and cultural geographies.

Meeting in closed session format titled “Faith, Justice and Moral Leadership: Reimagining Muslim Civil Society”; It created the basis for a comprehensive dialogue addressing the role of Muslim civil society in the face of global crises, the understanding of ethical leadership and the impact of women in social transformation.

“CIVIL SOCIETY SHOULD NOT BE A STRUCTURE THAT ONLY RESPONSES TO CRISIS”

The opening speech of the program was made by KADEM Board Member Dr. It was performed by Zeynep Temizer Atalar. In his speech, Atalar emphasized that the role of civil society in today’s world should be rethought and said:

“Civil society should not only be a structure that responds to crises. It should also be an actor that shapes social norms, strengthens awareness of responsibility and builds a moral bridge between the public and society.”

Atalar also pointed out that Muslim non-governmental organizations can become not only structures that intervene in crises or help victims, but also norm-setting actors that contribute to discussions on principled and responsible governance, social solidarity and global justice.

DIPLOMACY, ACADEMY AND CIVIL SOCIETY AT THE SAME TABLE

In the opening part of the iftar meeting, Permanent Observer of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to the United Nations Ambassador Hameed Ajibaiye Opeloyeru and Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad addressed the participants. In the speeches, the role that faith-based non-governmental organizations can play in solving global problems and the importance of international cooperation were emphasized.

Diplomatic representatives, academics and civil society leaders from different countries attended the iftar program. KADEM Deputy General Managers Journalist Semanur Sönmez Yaman and Dr. Betül Özel Çiçek was also present at the consultation table.

CONSULTATION IN THE RAMADAN ATMOSPHERE

At iftar time, the participants all had iftar together. After the evening prayer, the program was started by KADEM Board Member Dr. It continued with the open consultation session moderated by Zeynep Feyza Eker Ayhan.

In the consultation session where diplomats, academics and civil society representatives from different countries took the floor; Establishing a stronger cooperation network among Muslim non-governmental organizations, strengthening ethical leadership and increasing the role of women in civil society were discussed.

EMPHASIS ON GAZA AND GLOBAL JUSTICE

Representatives who spoke at the meeting drew attention to the devastating effects of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, especially on women and children. Participants stated that global civil society should show stronger solidarity in the face of such crises.

“No society can be free alone. Justice is possible first with the solidarity of men and women, and then with the solidarity of societies.”

In the session where female leadership was particularly emphasized, Muslim women are not only carriers of social solidarity networks; It was also stated that they were transformative leaders in the fields of civil society, education, diplomacy and public policy.

Speaking in the program, Shahada Inc. President Basira Rahim emphasized that the roots of Muslim civil society in the USA are based on African American Muslims and said, “The foundations of Muslim civil society were laid in these lands by African American Muslims and indigenous communities. It is not possible to understand today without understanding this history.”

Nadira Gandhi, founder and director of the international non-governmental organization Cornerstone, stated that the burden carried by women in war and crisis environments often remains invisible and said, “Women carry the heaviest burden of wars and crises. However, they are also at the center of the resistance that brings their societies back to their feet.”

Majida Farrell, one of the managers of Masjid al-Taqwa mosque in Brooklyn, stated that communication and cooperation between Muslim communities should be strengthened and said, “We have a global network, but this network is not interconnected enough. We need to establish stronger communication between mosques and communities.”

Sahar Ali, founder and executive director of New York-based Black Muslims Now, drew attention to the invisibility experienced by African American Muslims within the Muslim community and said, “For real solidarity, we need to talk about the historical inequalities and invisible stories within the Muslim community.”

Awa Bob, executive director of New York-based Africana, also stated that solidarity in times of crisis should be shown not only with words but also with concrete steps, adding, “Such meetings offer important opportunities for different communities to get to know each other and act together.”

Christy Rocco, Vice President of Business Development at The Above Group, drew attention to the representation of Muslim women, especially in the corporate world, and said, “We see very few Muslim women leaders in corporate circles in New York. We need to establish stronger professional networks in this field.”

KADEM EXPANDS ITS INTERNATIONAL MUSLIM CIVIL SOCIETY NETWORK

KADEM brings together NGO representatives and leading women working in the field of women around the world with the programs it organizes in New York; has been organizing meetings and solidarity events for Muslim communities for the last 3 years, especially with the participation of Palestinian civil society representatives.

This consultative iftar held in New York was one of the important meetings held with the aim of creating a stronger basis for dialogue and cooperation among Muslim non-governmental organizations on a global scale.

With the work it carries out on international platforms, KADEM not only contributes to the empowerment of women; At the same time, it continues to contribute to making faith-based ethical values ​​more visible in the fields of global governance and civil society.

In the post made on the NSosyal account of the Ministry of National Defense, it was stated that Güler went to Italy with the Chief of General Staff, General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, as the official guest of Crosetto.

The following statements were included in the post:

“On his arrival at Rome Ciampino Airport, Minister Yaşar Güler was welcomed by Rear Admiral Giuseppe Addesa, Head of the Italian Military Aviation Department, Temporary Charge d’Affaires of our Vatican Embassy Elif Okutucu, First Undersecretary of our Rome Embassy Tuna Yücel Çelik, Rome Armed Forces and Naval Attaché Colonel Ali Top, Rome Air Attaché Colonel Mustafa Cem and other officials.”

Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler went to Italy with the Chief of General Staff, General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, as the official guest of Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto. Minister Yaşar Güler, Head of the Italian Military Aviation Department, upon his arrival at Rome Ciampino Airport… pic.twitter.com/uaUEyXVSoL

— Turkish Ministry of National Defense (@tcsavunma) March 16, 2026

Department of History, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (ÇOMÜ). Lecturer Member Mithat Atabay spent 3 years researching at the Presidential State Archives to write a book on the governors serving in Çanakkale. Atabay stated that he was very surprised when he came across information about the life of Burhanettin Tek’er, the 6th governor of Çanakkale, within the scope of the research. Stating that Burhanettin Bey’s service in Çanakkale is a historically important example, Atabay noted that Burhanettin Bey, who was drafted into the army during mobilization before the start of the Gallipoli Wars, served as a private serving with the staff committee at the headquarters during the war years. Stating that Burhanettin Bey, who served in civil administration positions in various provinces during the Republic period, took the surname “Tek’er” after the Surname Law came into force on January 2, 1935, Atabay said that Burhanettin Bey was appointed as the Governor of Çanakkale in 1945, which coincided with the 30th anniversary of the Çanakkale Wars.

THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE CEREMONY

Explaining that Burhanettin Bey served in Çanakkale for 15 months, Atabay said: During his duty, Burhanettin Bey held a March 18 ceremony here regarding the Gallipoli Wars. This ceremony was the most comprehensive program ever held. Indeed, that year, Burhanettin Tek’er made a special effort and in this context, many university students from Istanbul and Ankara came to Çanakkale. In addition, Ahmet Caferoğlu, one of the famous scientists of the period, gave a speech here on the effects of the Gallipoli Wars on the Turkish world.” AA

HE WAS GOVERNOR IN TEKİRDAĞ AND KOCAELİ

DR. Mithat Atabay stated that after the March 18 ceremony organized by Burhanettin Tek’er, the participants visited the Nara and Hasan Mevsuf martyrs’ cemeteries, and that a private who served on the Nusret Mine Ship also attended the ceremony and shared his memories of the war days. Stating that Burhanettin Bey was appointed governor of Tekirdağ and then Kocaeli in 1946, Atabay said that he told about a memory he had in Çanakkale during the 18 March ceremonies held in Kocaeli in 1951. Regarding the ceremony in question, Atabay said, “The two of them had emotional moments when a person who attended the ceremony at that time said that he was also a servant at the same headquarters.” he said. Atabay stated that Burhanettin Bey, who retired in 1951, later settled in Istanbul and died of a heart attack in 1956.

7 suspects were arrested in the investigation into tender rigging and bribery crimes in MERSİN Metropolitan Municipality. In the operation carried out on March 11 within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Mersin Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, 7 suspects, including Private Secretary DU, were detained on charges of ‘bribery’, ‘forgery of official documents’, ‘tender rigging’, ‘fraud to the detriment of public institutions and organizations’ and ‘laundering of criminal assets’.

21 PROPERTIES WERE SEIZED

During the operation, 21 real estate properties, 3 vehicles and 1 marine vessel were seized. During the investigation, it was determined that a payment was made to a company by pretending that goods and services were purchased through direct procurement to the Metropolitan Municipality, and that 16 million liras of public damage was caused to the benefit of the suspects by this method. As part of the investigation, 19 more people were detained the day before. Thus, the number of detainees increased to 26. 4 of the suspects who were referred to the courthouse remained free at the prosecutor’s office. While DU and 6 suspects were arrested, 15 of them were released with a judicial control order.