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Erdogan Reshuffles Cabinet, Names Controversial Prosecutor Justice Minister

2/11/2026

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On February 11, 2026, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan appointed Akin Gurlek, the Istanbul chief prosecutor known for pursuing the opposition, as justice minister.
CHP deputy chair Gul Ciftci called the move a reward for Gurlek's crackdown on the party, including arrests and investigations against Ekrem Imamoglu.
The cabinet reshuffle is the first since the mid-2023 elections, with no explanation given for the changes.
Mustafa Ciftci was named interior minister.

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On February 11, 2026, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan appointed Akin Gurlek, the Istanbul chief prosecutor known for pursuing the opposition, as justice minister.
CHP deputy chair Gul Ciftci called the move a reward for Gurlek's crackdown on the party, including arrests and investigations against Ekrem Imamoglu.
The cabinet reshuffle is the first since the mid-2023 elections, with no explanation given for the changes.
Mustafa Ciftci was named interior minister.