Turkey Detains 22 Suspected Islamic State Members
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by Reuters and Algemeiner Staff
An Islamic State flag is pictured above a destroyed house near the Clock Square in Raqqa, Syria, Oct. 18, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Erik De Castro.
Turkish police detained 22 suspected Islamic State members in Ankara, state broadcaster TRT Haber said on Monday.
The 17 Iraqi and 5 Syrian nationals were preparing to recruit more members and get in touch with the organization before May 1, the broadcaster said.
Last week, Turkish authorities arrested a suspected Islamic State member they believe was planning to attack a World War One commemoration at Gallipoli attended by hundreds of Australians and New Zealanders.
