Turkey has banned all academics from leaving the country, and has ordered all those who are abroad to return immediately, as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan implements a far-reaching crackdown following the failed coup to oust his government. All teachers’ annual leave has been cancelled, and those abroad have been given hours to return to Turkey where they must report for work at 8.30am on Thursday.

Source: Turkey Coup: Erdogan bans all academics from leaving country as government crackdown intensifies | Europe | News | The Independent

Nearly 3,000 soldiers arrested and 2,700 judges fired as Turkey begins punishing those linked to attempted coup.

Source: Turkey: Government launches purge after attempted coup – News from Al Jazeera