What were the 2014-2016 Turkish purges?
Q: What were the 2014-2016 Turkish purges?
A: The 2014-2016 Turkish purges were purges of the judicial system of Turkey that took place in January 2014 and July 2016 during the presidency of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Q: When did the first purge take place?
A: The first purge took place in January 2014.
Q: How many judges and prosecutors were reassigned during the first purge?
A: During the first purge, 120 judges and prosecutors were reassigned.
Q: When did the second purge take place?
A: The second purge took place on July 16, 2016.
Q: Why were judges dismissed during the second purge?
A: In the second purge, 2,745 judges were dismissed immediately following the 2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt.
Q: Who was the president of Turkey during the purges?
A: The president of Turkey during the purges was Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Q: What was the reason behind the first purge?
A: The government conducted the first purge as part of a major corruption enquiry.
