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More than 100 detained as leftist groups hold anti-NATO protests in Turkey

Turkish authorities detain more than 100 people, including journalists and a comic, ahead of a NATO summit.

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More than 100 individuals have been detained in Turkey as leftist groups hold anti-NATO protests. The detentions are taking place ahead of a scheduled NATO summit, with outlets describing the actions as a crackdown. The Financial Times reports that those detained include journalists and a comic.

Big News Network notes that the protests aim to denounce NATO's push for higher military budgets. Reuters, DW.com, and other outlets are covering the developing situation. Coverage does not yet specify the exact date the summit commences.

Further reporting may detail the legal proceedings against those detained and the specific NATO agenda items prompting the budgetary disputes.

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Quick answers

How many people have been detained?

Reuters reports that more than 100 people have been detained.

Who has been arrested during the crackdown?

According to the Financial Times, journalists and a comic are among those detained.

Why are the protests taking place?

Big News Network reports that the protests denounce NATO's push for higher military budgets.

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Turkey NATO Summit Protests Detentions Military Budgets

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