Galata Tower and surrounds are empty during a two-day lockdown imposed prevent the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) on April 12, 2020 in Istanbul, Turkey. Getty
Galata Tower and surrounds are empty during a two-day lockdown imposed prevent the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) on April 12, 2020 in Istanbul, Turkey. Getty

Europe

Coronavirus: Turkey to release thousands of prisoners

Rights groups have criticised the law because detainees charged under controversial anti-terrorism laws are not included

AFP

April 14, 2020