BURHAN GURDOGAN
The Turkish-Armenian dispute holds a great deal of importance for both countries. The Armenian side accuses Turkey (successor of the Ottoman Empire) of committing genocide in 1915, while the Turks answer these claims by stating that the relocation of the Armenians was a necessity in a time of war.
TUGCE ERCETIN
We all know that the freedom to protest is a significant part of the bedrock of democracy, since all individuals need to express themselves. This is a fundamental right for all citizens in every country, because people have the right to demand more rights, freedom to live better.
NERVANA
On 23rd of January 1517, the Ottomans defeated the Mamluks army, entered the city of Cairo and hanged their leader Tuman bey from its southern gate “ bab Zuwaila”. This victory had a profound impact on the entire Middle East for decades that still resonates today.
UFUK ZEYTINOGLU
Numerous unlawful acts have taken place during the Science Research Foundation case that began in the year 2000.
The relationship between Turkey and Armenia has remained tranquil since Armenia was declared an independent state in 1991. When the Republic of Armenia became an independent state, Turkey gained a new neighbor in the region after an era of conflicts.
A Turkish court accepted a second indictment yesterday in the infamous Sledgehammer case, adding 28 new names to the 195 officers already under indictment (most of whom have been jailed). The new indictment is based on additional (digital) documents, said to reinforce the original charges, which prosecutors have “found” in a naval base and at the home of a retired colonel.
If the AKP wants to pass a new constitution, Erdogan should remember the true meaning of democracy, not only in his victory speeches from the balcony, but also in making decisions that concern the country’s agenda.
Over the past nine years, Turkey’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) has undermined Turkey’s struggling democracy while building a virtual police state.
Dimpool Analysis Team
Chain of events that explain basic timeline and possible outcomes of the second Gaza flotilla
The Flotilla II will probably start its journey at the first week of June, so let’s hope that no one gets hurt and Turkish politicians stop risking people’s lives in order to gain few more votes.
Dimpool Interview Series
Interview with Joe Kaufman, the Chairman of Americans Against Hate, the founder of CAIR Watch
We all know that expressing our thoughts, ideas and political perceptions are our primary rights in a free country. Yet, in Turkey we cannot deny that there is still lack of democracy and freedom, and fundamental rights and freedoms are not protected enough by the government as, Turkish public cannot express its opposition thoughts.
