Australian woman arrested in Türkiye on suspicion of supporting banned Kurdish terror group

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Sep 23, 2024 #News’

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Australian Woman Arrested in Türkiye on Suspicion of Supporting Banned Kurdish Terror Group

An Australian woman has been arrested in Türkiye on suspicion of supporting a banned Kurdish terror group, according to sources.

The 32-year-old woman, who has not been named, was detained by Turkish authorities on Tuesday morning in the city of Istanbul. She is accused of providing financial and logistical support to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which is listed as a terrorist organization by Türkiye and several other countries.

The PKK has been involved in a decades-long insurgency against the Turkish government, and has been responsible for numerous attacks and deaths. The group is also accused of human rights abuses and has been criticized for its use of violence against civilians.

The Australian woman is believed to have been living in Istanbul for several months, where she is thought to have been in contact with PKK members and sympathizers. Turkish authorities say they have evidence that she was involved in transferring money and resources to the group, and that she was planning to travel to the southeastern region of Türkiye to join PKK fighters.

The arrest comes at a time of heightened tensions between Türkiye and the West over the issue of terrorism and national security. The Turkish government has been cracking down on suspected PKK sympathizers and has been accused of human rights abuses in its efforts to combat the group.

The Australian government has confirmed the arrest and has said that it is working to provide consular assistance to the woman and her family. The woman’s family has also released a statement expressing their shock and concern over the situation.

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