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Erdogan Names Controversial Prosecutor as Justice Minister
Filed: Feb 11, 2026 at 2:05 AM ET
Summary: President Erdogan appoints Akin Gurlek, criticized for opposition crackdown, as Turkey's new justice minister.
WHO: President Tayyip Erdogan
WHAT: Named new justice minister
WHEN: Feb 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Istanbul
WHY: To lead the justice ministry amid criticism
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