US issues warrants for 12 Erdogan aides over embassy brawl

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AFP Washington
Last Updated : Jun 15 2017 | 11:22 PM IST
US authorities said today they have issued warrants for the arrest of 12 security aides to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused of assaulting protesters during a street brawl in Washington.
Washington Police Chief Peter Newsham said the 12 were identified in detailed video footage of the May 16 attack on Kurdish and Armenian protesters outside the residence of Turkey's ambassador, following a meeting between Erdogan and President Donald Trump.

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First Published: Jun 15 2017 | 11:22 PM IST

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