Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Turkey Arrests 357 IS Suspects Amid Security Fears
Turkish police arrested 357 people suspected of being part of the Islamic State group.
This happened after a big fight between police and militants in a town called Yalova, where some people died.
The police are doing this because they are worried about terrorists causing trouble, especially around New Year's Eve.
Because of these worries, some big cities like Paris and Sydney are making their New Year celebrations smaller or even canceling them.
The police in the US also stopped some people who were planning to cause trouble during New Year's Eve.
All of this is happening because there are concerns about terrorists trying to do bad things.
Turkish authorities arrested 357 IS suspects in a nationwide operation on December 30.
A gunfight in Yalova on December 29 resulted in the deaths of 3 police officers and 6 militants.
The arrests were part of heightened security measures amid fears of terror attacks around New Year's Eve.
Several major cities, including Paris and Sydney, scaled back or canceled New Year's Eve celebrations due to security concerns.
The US also detained suspects in California and New Orleans, foiling alleged New Year's Eve bombing plots.
- Who
- Turkish authorities and Islamic State suspects
- What
- Arrests of 357 IS suspects and scaling back of New Year celebrations
- When
- December 30, 2023 (arrests), December 29, 2023 (gunfight)
- Where
- Turkey (arrests and gunfight), Paris, Sydney, Lucerne Valley, New Orleans (scaled-back celebrations)
- Why
- Heightened security fears and recent terror-related incidents
- Number of Suspects Arrested
- 357
- Provinces Involved
- 21
- Location of Gunfight
- Yalova, Turkey
- Casualties in Gunfight
- 3 police officers and 6 militants
- Recent Similar Operation
- Over 100 suspects detained a week ago
- Cities Scaling Back New Year Celebrations
- Paris, Sydney, Lucerne Valley (US), New Orleans (US)
