Corruption and nepotism

Erdogan-linked foundation faces fresh barrage of accusations of nepotism, abuse

A whistleblower has made claims that, in addition to hundreds of job hirings made at TUGVA's request, the organization was also allocated over 1,000 government-owned buildings to use as dormitories for its members.

Amberin Zaman | Turkey | Oct 12, 2021

Inauguration ceremony of TUGVA head office, attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and statesmen, Nov. 9, 2018.

The Takeaway: Business As Usual: US-Egypt alliance finds its center

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Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Egypt | Sep 16, 2021

Palestinian NGOs begin campaign against political corruption

The deterioration of democratic policies in the Palestinian leadership has led a coalition of nongovernmental organizations to call what is happening in Palestine "political corruption."

Daoud Kuttab | Palestine | Sep 15, 2021

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks at the United Nations Security Council, New York, Feb. 11, 2020.

French court upholds conviction of Assad's uncle in money laundering case

A French court last year sentenced Rifaat al-Assad to four years in prison and ordered the forfeiture of his French real estate assets.

Al-Monitor Staff | Syria | Sep 9, 2021

Members of the Spanish Guardia civil stand near vehicles seized during a raid targeting assets of the family of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad in the Puerto Banus marina area of the plush resort of Marbella on April 4, 2017.

Netanyahu asked to return state gifts he received as Israeli PM

The prime minister's office has reportedly requested that Benjamin Netanyahu return 42 gifts from President Barack Obama, President Vladimir Putin and other foreign leaders that he received during his 12-year tenure.

Al-Monitor Staff | Israel | Aug 30, 2021

ALEXEY NIKOLSKY/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images

Turkey's 'babyfaced' fraud suspect in jail after three years on run

Mehmet Aydin, wanted since early 2018, is back in Turkey to face an online fraud case that has raised questions about how he remained free for so long in South America.

Andrew Wilks | Turkey | Jul 11, 2021

Turkish-Danish hospital deal might be more than meets the eye

A Turkish company known as a presidential favorite is ceding its lucrative hospital operation business, a move observers believe is driven not only by financial hardship but also apprehension over Erdogan’s political future.

Mustafa Sonmez | Turkey | Jun 30, 2021

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (2nd L) gives an award to Ronesans Holding Member of Board Ferit Seyfi Yagmuroglu (2nd R) during Turkey's 500 Largest Service Exporters Award Ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey, on Dec. 21, 2018.

Another Iraqi intelligence officer killed in Baghdad

The most recent killing is likely meant to undercut Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi's efforts to curb militias outside the control of the state.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iraq | Jun 9, 2021

Arrest warrant issued for exiled mobster who promises to 'ruin' Turkish officials

Turkish prosecutors issued an arrest warrant Thursday for exiled mobster Sedat Peker, whose video exposes have implicated high-level officials and left ruling party insiders struggling to respond.

Diego Cupolo | Turkey | May 27, 2021

A photograph taken on May 26, 2021 in Istanbul shows on a mobile phone Sedat Peker speaking on his youtube channel.

Erdogan swats aside mobster, stands behind interior minister

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan backs his interior minister, who has been facing allegations made by a Turkish mobster living abroad, and says he will not call early elections.

Amberin Zaman | Turkey | May 26, 2021

Iraq unveils massive anti-corruption project

Iraq has lost $150 billion to corruption since 2003, according to Iraqi President Barham Salih.

Joe Snell | Iraq | May 25, 2021

Iraqi President Barham Saleh attends a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, on Jan. 22, 2020.

Erdogan in hot spot as Turks question 'mafiazation' of politics

Erdogan risks a major political setback unless he manages to contain an unprecedented scandal sparked by a mobster claiming close links with government figures.

Metin Gurcan | Turkey | May 21, 2021

How an exiled mafia boss became the center of Turkish politics

An ultranationalist mafia boss, Sedat Peker, who had connections with the ruling elite for decades, now wages war against top officials with his camera and tripod from abroad.

Pinar Tremblay | Turkey | May 19, 2021

Sedat Peker is seen in a video uploaded to YouTube May 16, 2021.

Khamenei calls for more younger people in Iran's next administration

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the next administration in Iran could utilize “revolutionary and pious youth.”

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | May 12, 2021

Qatar orders arrest of finance minister in corruption probe

A statement from Qatar's attorney general said Ali Shareef Al Emadi is suspected of misuse of public funds and abuse of power.

Al-Monitor Staff | Qatar | May 6, 2021

Corruption and nepotism

Erdogan-linked foundation faces fresh barrage of accusations of nepotism, abuse

A whistleblower has made claims that, in addition to hundreds of job hirings made at TUGVA's request, the organization was also allocated over 1,000 government-owned buildings to use as dormitories for its members.

The Takeaway: Business As Usual: US-Egypt alliance finds its center

Palestinian NGOs begin campaign against political corruption

French court upholds conviction of Assad's uncle in money laundering case

Netanyahu asked to return state gifts he received as Israeli PM

Turkey's 'babyfaced' fraud suspect in jail after three years on run

Turkish-Danish hospital deal might be more than meets the eye

Another Iraqi intelligence officer killed in Baghdad

Arrest warrant issued for exiled mobster who promises to 'ruin' Turkish officials

Erdogan swats aside mobster, stands behind interior minister

Iraq unveils massive anti-corruption project

Erdogan in hot spot as Turks question 'mafiazation' of politics

How an exiled mafia boss became the center of Turkish politics

Khamenei calls for more younger people in Iran's next administration

Qatar orders arrest of finance minister in corruption probe

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Israel still fears US approach to Iran

Intel: US lifts Iran-related sanctions, says no connection to nuclear deal

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World not trusting Israel’s ‘flimsy’ terrorist claims against Palestinian NGOs, says Daoud Kuttab

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