Swords etc. Too much Symbolism makes all ineffective…

Turkey’s top religious authority head delivers Friday sermon at Hagia Sophia with a sword in hand Turkey’s Religious Affairs Directorate (Diyanet) head Ali Erbaş delivered the Friday sermon at Hagia Sophia with a sword in hand, presenting an Ottoman tradition of conquest. An Introduction to Hagia Sophia: After 85 Years as a Museum, It’s Set to Become … Read more

“Statement by Osman Kavala who is imprisoned for 1.000 days” and a judiciary roundup…

Osman Kavala Should be Released United States Department of State – Jul 27 As of this week, Turkish philanthropist and civil society leader Osman Kavala has spent 1,000 days in detention without being convicted of any crime. The United States underscores the importance of respecting international obligations and Statement by Osman Kavala who is imprisoned for 1.000 … Read more