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Turkey is shocked! Former Foreign Minister's brother attacked with gun in office, seriously hospitalized
2026-05-06 12:40:22 / BOTA
A serious incident has shaken Turkey, where the brother of former Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has been assassinated. Aydin Cavusoglu was shot in his office under circumstances that remain unclear.
Aydin Cavusoglu was seriously injured in the attack and was rushed to the hospital, where he is in critical condition in the intensive care unit.
The case takes on even greater political significance due to the victim's connection to Mevlut Cavusoglu, who has served as Turkey's head of diplomacy for years. According to the same information, the former minister was abroad at the time of the attack and was immediately informed, while his return to Turkey is considered imminent. Turkish media, including the newspaper Sözcü, report that the injury was caused by a gunshot inside the victim's workplace, while authorities have launched a wide-ranging investigation to identify the perpetrator and clarify the motives.
So far, no official scenario has been announced, while all possibilities remain open. The investigation is ongoing and further announcements from Turkish authorities are expected in the coming hours.
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