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Scandal in Turkey: Red Crescent Accused of Funding ISIS

Published January 16, 2026, 06:15
Scandal in Turkey: Red Crescent Accused of Funding ISIS

A Turkish opposition MP has accused the Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) of providing monthly stipends to ISIS fighters and their families. According to the allegation, the funds originate from European aid given to Turkey, not from Turkish resources. The Red Crescent reportedly confirmed the money is European. The MP claims that Turkish President Erdogan is channeling these funds through the Red Crescent. The accusation is causing a scandal and raising questions about the transparency and control of the use of European funds in Turkey, especially during a period of heightened tensions between the EU and Turkey.