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January 22, 2015       Share:    

Source: http://www.janes.com/article/48123/leaked-report-indicates-islamic-state-contingency-s-capability-to-mount-attacks-in-turkey-targeting-western-diplomatic-and-commercial-assets

Islamic State Has Sleeper Cells throughout Turkey

(IHS Jane's Intelligence Weekly) A leaked intelligence report by the Turkish national police warns of the presence of Islamic State "sleeper cells" throughout the country, comprising around 3,000 people. Furthermore, last week Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu revealed concerns about the possible return of at least 700 Turkish citizens currently fighting for the Islamic State. Despite Western pressure, Turkey has not yet permitted the U.S.-led coalition to use the Incirlik air base in southeastern Turkey for airstrikes against IS.

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