A group of pro-government lawyers in Turkey have filed charges against several U.S. officers associated with Incirlik Air Base, seeking their arrest for alleged ties to terrorist groups.
The accusations come amid increased tensions between the U.S. and Turkey, a NATO ally that has cracked down in recent years on political opposition, shut down media outlets and tightened control of the court system, according to international aid groups.
The lawyers are seeking a temporarily halt to all flights leaving the base and access to execute a search warrant, according to court papers filed last week.
The court papers accuse the American officers and NCOs cited of having connections to the Fethullah Terror Organization, and trying to “destroy the constitutional order” of Turkey.
(Stars and Stripes, August 8, 2018)
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