, Oct. 16 -- Turkish authorities have detained 59 suspects across 22 provinces in nationwide operations targeting the Islamic State (IS) terrorist organization, the country's Interior Ministry announced on Friday.

In a statement posted on social media platform X, the ministry said the raids were carried out by provincial gendarmerie commands in coordination with the Gendarmerie General Command's counter-terrorism department and chief public prosecutor's offices.

The detainees include alleged IS members, individuals who provided financial support to the terrorist group through affiliated contacts and so-called aid organizations, and those spreading group propaganda on social media, according to the ministry.

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