Kul Sadi Yüksel detained in Turkish ISIS investigation

Kul Sadi Yüksel, a writer, journalist, and publisher known for works on Islamic thought and monotheism, was detained on October 6, 2026. His detention is part of a wider ISIS-related investigation centered in Kahramanmaraş that spans multiple provinces.

According to a statement by MAZLUMDER on October 13, 2026, approximately 40 individuals were detained during the operation. The association has called for an investigation into alleged rights violations regarding the treatment of suspects and the manner in which images of the detainees were released to the press.

Yüksel, born in 1957, previously worked as a Turkish teacher and held management roles at Vahdet and Fıtrat publishing houses. His literary and journalistic career includes works on Islamic creed and various magazine contributions.