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prof richard falk

Falk: Double standards in international law

In Istanbul to attend a number of international meetings, world-known American professor of international law Richard A. Falk discussed Turkey-Israel relations, Palestinian rights and the Mavi Marmara trial set to be held in Çağlayan Courthouse on 6 November.

Rawan Muwahid

Rawan Muwahid climbs to the highest peak of Europe for Rohingyas and Syrians

Turkish journalists speak about their observations in camps of Rohingya

The killing of Muslims in ‪Arakan ignored by mainstream media

In June, more than 2000 people were killed in sectarian violence in ‪Arakan in which most victims were Muslims yet mainstream media outlets ignore the butchering.

Humanitarian diplomacy saves the Turkish journalists detained in Syria

Two Turkish journalists Adem Ozkose and Hamit Coskun who went missing in Syria about two months ago released on Saturday through intensive efforts of Turkish Authorities, NGOs and social media activists.

Turkish orphanage in Banadir to care for Somali children

A Turkish-funded orphanage and school under construction in the Banadir region will provide care and education for more than 1,200 Somali children, officials said.

A historical day for Turkey: The leaders of 1980 coup on trial

Two surviving leaders of Turkey’s 1980 coup retired General and former President Kenan Evren and former Commander of the Air Force Tahsin Şahinkaya went on trial on Wednesday, 5th of April.

Eldest member of Ottoman dynasty, Neslişah Sultan, dies at 91

Fatma Neslişah Osmanoğlu, or Neslişah Sultan (Princess Neslisah), the eldest member of the Ottoman royal family, has passed away of a heart attack in İstanbul on Monday at the age of 91.

Two Turkish jorunalists missing in Syria since 20 days

It is been 20 days since two Turkish journalists went missing in Syria. They were covering news and shooting a documentary about the public unrest in the country.