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Turkey’s ambiguous war-mongering over Syria continues while coalition talks will not result before Ramadan ends…

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Corruption impunity prevails and Turkey’s judiciary politicized: US human rights report The U.S.’s annual human rights report on Turkey has slammed a series of violations over the past year, focusing particularly on the judiciary, law enforcement agencies, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly Media transparency vital for functioning democracy: Council of Europe A report adopted by … Read more

For the record, Turkey’s top soldier is in a long leave, while army refutes claims…

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Turkish army refutes speculations over top soldier’s leave The Turkish army and Prime Minister Davutoğlu have refuted claims that Chief of General Staff Gen. Necdet Özel left his office because of a disagreement with the government over military intervention in Syria, underlining he will be back to his job after recovering from a medical procedure Turkey’s convicted … Read more

Oh he is upset in Batman, not all citizens like the President… #TurkeyElections

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Workers’ protest, mayors’ boycott marrs Erdoğan’s speech Turkish President Erdoğan’s speech in a southeastern Turkish province was marred by a protest of workers and local mayors decision to boycott the presidential visit on May 2. Erkan Saka @sakaerka: This brave woman shows V sign to Erdoğan’s bus, bodyguards did beat and detain her. via @arahmangok Turkish PM, … Read more

Turkey’s chief of staff -unintentionally- confirmed HDP’s Demirtaş, PM Davutoğlu apparently lied… #DemirtaştanÖzürDileBaşbakan

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On April 11, Turkish army killed several PKK militants and a civilian. On April 12, HDP declared that this was a provocation and Kurdish citizens actually helped wounded soldiers. There were images and a video. On April 13, Turkey’s chief of staff thanked citizens for helping soldiers. Although framed differently this confirmed Demirtaş’ basic narrative and Davutoğlu’s April … Read more

Instagram temporarily censors News Photos including Ahmet Şık’s…

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Instagram Censors Journalist Ahmet Şık’s Newroz Photos  Bianet :: English Instagram closed the account of prominent journalist Ahmet Şık after receiving massive complaints over the photos he shared during Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır province on March 21. Court Blocks Jihadist Website Used to Recruit Turks to Islamic State  NYT > Turkey by By CEYLAN YEGINSU The court … Read more

A few days ago Islamic scholar Gülen called for calm among supporters, President Erdoğan vowed to finish off ‘parallel structure’ and today…

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European Commission – Statement Joint statement on the police raids and arrests of media representatives in Turkey Brussels, 14 December 2014 Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission, and Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, issued the following statement today: The police raids and arrests … Read more

As its president compares Ebola with Gülen movement, Turkey plans massive scientific initiative: Mosques in every campus…

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80 Turkish universities to have mosques, top religious body head says Turkey is planning to build 50 mosques inside university campuses across the country as of 2015 Turkish President Erdoğan calls on Africa to fight against ‘dangerous structures’ President Erdoğan has called on African states to ‘beware of dangerous organizations operating in their country,’ in clear reference … Read more

Atatürk marked on death’s anniversary (#10Kasım) as a Police officer mistakes mourner standing in silence as a protester… A social fabric roundup…

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Atatürk marked on death’s anniversary The founder of the Turkish Republic has beeen commemorated on the 76th anniversary of his passing Turks commemorate Atatürk in anniversary Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was commemorated on the anniversary of his passing yesterday, with official and unofficial ceremonies across the country Police officer mistakes mourner standing in silence to commemorate Atatürk protester A … Read more

Turkish Parliament to vote for ISIL motion tomorrow as Turkey- Egypt tension continues…

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  NATO would defend Turkey: New chief NATO must be very clear that it would come to Turkey’s aid if Turkey was attacked, Stoltenberg said Gov’t Motion on Military Action Abroad Faces Confrontation A government motion to be voted tomorrow that would allow the Turkish Army to “make a military invention in Syria and Iraq if necessary” … Read more

More than 2500 police, including Turkey’s deputy police chief replaced while Prosecutor Öz claims to be threatened by the PM…

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Graft probe prosecutor claims he was ?threatened? by Turkish gov?t   Öz says he was ‘threatened’ by two people sent by PM Erdoğan to stop the probe   Turkey’s under-fire Erdogan sidles up to military Turkey’s embattled Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan appears willing to mend fences with the once all-powerful army which he fought … Read more

“Ankara denies accusations of providing arms to extremist groups in Syria… Syria updates…

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  Syriacs want say in Syria?s future The Syriac community in Syria is seeking a greater role in the post al-Assad era of the country Ankara denies accusations of providing arms to extremist groups in Syria Ankara has denied claims that Turkey was handing weapons over to the al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front as well as the jihadist Ahrar … Read more

CHP claims Turkish government blacklisted opposition deputies… A politics roundup

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  Analysis: Turkey’s divisive Ergenekon trial Conviction of alleged coup plotters seen by many as Islamists‘ revenge against the army.   Turkish government blacklisted opposition deputies, CHP says Turkey?s main opposition Republican People?s Party (CHP) has alleged that the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) collected 15 CHP deputies and officials’ personal information   Top … Read more

What if women are also recruited to the Turkish army?

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