Hilâl Kaplan
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Columnist, @Sabah & @DailySabah M.A. in Sociology. I can be argumentative but only when I am right :) Tweets in Turkish: @hilal_kaplan
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A thread on why Turks see no difference between YPG & PKK
And also why even the most anti-Erdogan groups in Turkey support the operation in north eastern Syria:
Feb 2016: A vehicle filled with bombs exploded on Merasim Street in Ankara. 29 civilians died, 75 wounded
One of the suicide bombers, Abdulkadir Somel (code name: Zinar Raperin) turned out be trained in YPG camps and entered Turkey from Syria in 2014 by registering as a refugee.
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“Fascism is not the prohibition of saying things but it is the obligation to say them.” (Roland Barthes)
Idrissa Gueye did not do anything to hurt anyone but simply stood by his beliefs.
#WeareallIdrissa
@IGanaGueye
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The 569th anniversary of the conquest of Istanbul is celebrated enthusiastically. President Erdoğan will be addressing the crowd soon.
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We are simply “returning the favor” Samantha. Turkey has a lot to teach you about coups thanks to the U.S. but Erdogan successfully overcame the last one which must be hard on you.
By the way, how is “restoring democracy in Egypt” going?
Erdogan & leaders like Putin & Xi have waited a long time to issue statements like this.
But it is not democracy that is inciting this violence or fueling Trump’s campaign to steal the election; it is Trump’s embrace of the autocratic tactics these dictators rely on every day
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İsrail = DAEŞ
Türkçe altyazılı
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Humanity is a beautiful thing if the oppressors let us be. American Jews being detained for protesting
#Gazabombing
and saying
#NotInMyName
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In case you wonder why
@FDD
fellow
@SinanCiddi
is acting like a lunatic Likud member rather than a D.C. think tank guy:
Sima Vaknin-Gil, Director General of Israel's Ministry of Strategic Affairs, describing
@FDD
as an Israeli government agent👇🏻
From Al Jazeera's The Lobby -USA
They don’t say “Death to Israel” but “Down with Israel” which refers to most Turks’ common wish of dismantling a genocidial etho-fascist apartheid state, namely Israel.
We know how Israel brainwashes children. Israel-US don’t have the moral superiority to question anything.
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🇹🇷 Erdogan:
“Israel, whose hearts & legs tremble in the face of a handful in Gaza, will be torn to pieces when faced with a real army.
We hope Israel comes to their senses before facing such a painful outcome”
The harshest statement ever since Oct7th👇🏻
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Reporter A: I’m going to ask.
Reporter B: Then ask bro.
#Erdogan
: Who’s going to ask bro?
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Last night Türkiye carried out a successful operation against the PKK/ YPG in Qandil, Asos, Hakurk regions of northern Iraq and Arab Spring, Tal Rifat, Jazira and Derik regions of northern Syria.
PKK recently made a bomb attack in Istanbul, killing 6 & wounding 81 civilians.
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Putschist general Kenan Evren was responsible for torture, political executions & many other human rights violations in Turkey.
@TIME
glorified this BULLY as “Holding Turkey together.” Because Evren served U.S. interests.
Erdoğan defends his nation’s interests. Period.
Don't let Turkish president Erdogan bully NATO like he bullies everyone else
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29 years ago, 5 Turks of the same family (inc a 5-year-old girl) were killed by racists in Solingen.
German Chancellor of the time, Helmut Kohl did not attend the funeral but Merkel apologized 25 years later
Islamophobia, xenophobia & Turkophobia are on the rise in Europe today
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This is what I went through at midnight 5 years ago during the failed coup attempt in Turkey.
So, it’s really rich to read American experts explaining to us from the comfort of their homes that the midnight memorandum by 103 retired admirals is “free speech”.
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Did Putin just become a “war ciriminal” in your eyes? Was he not a “war ciriminal” back when Britain profited from Russian oligarchs for decades?
Turkey will pursue its national interests just like UK despite your conveniently timed virtue signaling.
Cavusoglu saying Turkey wants to be friends with both Putin and Zelensky. Not sure why you would want to be friends still with a war criminal and a genocidal maniac.
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We say once again against all anti-Muslims, everywhere: Allahu Akbar!
#NewZealand
#ChristChurch
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Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Istanbul for Gazza and against genocide. Proud to be here.
#CeasefireNOW
#CeaseFireInGaza
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Şırnak is the surprise of 2019 local elections. Bad news for foreign journalists most of whom are HDP-PKK fanboys.
Kurds in former HDP and PKK stronghold Şırnak are celebrating the win of AKP in their governate already by singing songs in Kurdish :)
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Leader of main opposition in Turkey says:
“The US filled Greece with bases. The purpose is clear. Let them (AkParty & MHP) bring a motion to close the U.S bases in Turkey. We will back it. We are against foreign soldier deployment and ready to take steps. Are you ready?”
Bahçeli de NATO’dan çıkmayı önermiş. NATO, Türkiye için gereklidir ancak iktidar olarak ne kadar samimiler görmek isterim. ABD Yunanistan’ı üslerle doldurdu. Hedefleri net. Türkiye’deki ABD askeri tesislerini kapamayı getirsinler Meclis'e, Kuvayi Milliye ruhuyla destekleyeceğiz.
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Six vehicles left two hours after
#JamalKhashoggi
went inside the Consulate. Each group of 3 went to 2 different directions. 2 of the vans had Saudi number plates (diplomatic immunity) & black covers on the windows. Police think Jamal’s body might be carried out in one of these.
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THE FACTORY: A hard-hitting new investigative documentary by
@trtworld
unveiling the relationships between French intelligence, French cement giant Lafarge and DAESH.
Watch the world premiere on TRT World 👇🏻
Part I: Friday, Nov 12th at 9 pm
Part II: Saturday, Nov 13th at 9 pm
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My Muslim-majority country went through a headscarf ban for decades depriving us from the right to educatiıon, work & be elected.
Only a few women publicly made this gesture and stood by us. That is also why this show of solidarity is so close to my heart
#NewZealand
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Very rich! when the U.S. obligated Turkish Broadcasting Company (TRT) to register under Foreign Agent Registration Act.
You treat Turkish journalists as foreign agents but Turkey can’t even ask Voice of America to have a licence?
“Voice of America” is hypocritical.
The U.S. is concerned by the Turkish Radio and Television Supreme Council's (
@rtukkurumsal
) decision to expand government control over free press outlets by applying broadcasting requirements to
@VOATurkish
& other online outlets. A free media is essential to a robust democracy.
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🥇 Turkish students ranked first among 35 countries 🇹🇷 by winning three gold & two silver medals in the European Physics Olympiad.
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And this is the photo Financial Times picked from this encounter. A poor choice, to say the least
#Biden
#NATOSummit
The President had a friendly chat with President Biden at the NATO summit today.
The two leaders will meet again shortly to discuss bilateral and regional issues.
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Although there is a media blackout in Pakistan regarding these demonstrations, I guess the establishment is taking notes on how to move to the next step. Crushing PTI or Khan may lead to more instability. Our prayers are with Pakistan 🇹🇷🇵🇰
Never have such crowds come out so spontaneously and in such numbers in our history, rejecting the imported govt led by crooks.
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🇺🇦Embassy in Turkey: “Oh Turkish people, you are incredible! In just a few hours, ordinary citizens have brought significant amount of humanitarian aid to our embassy. A friend in need is a friend indeed!“
Ey Türk insanı, inanılmazsın! Sadece birkaç saat içinde sıradan vatandaşlar Büyükelçiliğimize ciddi miktarda insani yardım getirdiler. Dost kara günde belli olur! Bugün,
#Mevlana
’nın “aynı dili konuşanlar değil, aynı duyguları paylaşanlar anlaşabilir” sözleri ayrı anlam taşıyor.
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Palestinian nurse Razan al-Najjar who was shot dead by Israeli sniper, tells about her life as a volunteer medic in
#Gaza
weeks ago.
#Palestine
#Israel
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Hi arrogant but clueless Norwegian lady.
Ocalan is Turkey’s Anders Behring Breivik. He caused deaths of ten thousands including children and women. Read and learn.
In Turkey, we hate terrorists indiscriminately and suggest you to do so as well.
Hello Turkey!
In Norway we believe in the freedom of speech and democracy. Politicians can not- and will not- change or remove a painting. Watch and learn.
Greetings from the standing commitee for cultural affairs, Oslo, Norway.
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Pakistan PM
@ImranKhanPTI
to EU envoys on their letter to Pakistan to condemn Russia
Did you write this letter to India re its annexation of Kashmir? Did you snap ties /stop trade with India? Pakistan keeps its national interest on priority.We’re not here to serve your interests
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PM
@ImranKhanPTI
is fighting for
#Pakistan
’s future. He is facing a probably-as usual- US-backed plot because he puts his country’s interests before the US. I hope he overcomes the no-confidence vote nonsense.
“I will fight until the last ball.”
Pakistan’s embattled PM Imran Khan shows defiance ahead of a no-confidence vote expected to take place on Sunday, and accuses the US of conspiring with the opposition
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“Turkey's effective exercise of military power in Idlib not only provides instant relief to 3 million Syrian refugees, but also exposes former US President Barack Obama's lack of courage in not enforcing his famed "red line” by
@cjwerleman
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Turkey is a democratic nation that used to be a “satellite state” for US. No more! That’s why you use “the authoritarian” card to undermine our security concerns.
It’s not just Erdogan but majority of Turks who oppose Sweden’s membership until they reassess their policy on YPG.
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10 countries led by the US made a statement meddling in our internal affairs & judiciary
They expected it to go unnoticed but Erdogan made it clear:
Turkey is not a colony or a “satellite state”. Hence the “persona non grata” decision.
Coming up next: A very tense G-20 summit
As of today, Osman Kavala has been detained for four years. His ongoing case has cast a shadow over democracy and rule of law in Turkey.
Today, the United States together with 🇩🇪🇫🇷🇳🇿🇨🇦🇫🇮🇸🇪🇳🇴🇩🇰call for his release! See our full statement here:
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Nice to see you re-discover that Turkey is an important NATO Ally. But we will be “grateful” when you ensure a safe and orderly evacuation from Syria as well.
Turkish Foreign Minister
@MevlutCavusoglu
and I spoke again today about our continuing joint efforts to ensure a safe and orderly evacuation from Afghanistan. Turkey is an important NATO Ally and we're grateful for its partnership.
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Israel tortures Palestinian prisoners, record their savagery & bragg about it. Knesset will discuss death penalty for political prisoners. And Hamas brings 2 hostages to hospital for medical care
Thanks for pointing out one of the MANY differences between the occupier & occupied
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Greetings from Berlin
A few observations on Erdogan- Scholz press conference and Germany’s unconditionally pro-Israel stance 👇🏻
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President Erdogan: Beginning today grain corridor to operate as before
Erdoğan talked to Zelensky and Putin & solved the crisis -again-
Like him or not, that’s statesmanship at its best.
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The Saudi’s consulate in
#Istanbul
showed the Reuters team the six-storey building from cupboard to cupboard BUT he did not show one thing: CCTV footage of
@JKhashoggi
leaving the building alive!
He said the cameras did not work at the time..
#KSA
#JamalKhashoggi
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First exclusive interview of the new year with Ennahda Leader
@R_Ghannouchi
: “Muslim world can incorporate modernity without negating religion”.
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Let me introduce you to Turkey’s Nigel Farage. Member of parliament from Aksener’s İyi Party, Ozdag is on the frontlines when it comes to fearmongering and spreading hate about refugees.
In this clip, he tells how Turks will be outnumbered by Arabs in 30 years 😒
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Gezi rioters attacked & tried to occupy the office of Prime Ministry in Istanbul in 2013.
When culprits were brought to stand trial, foreign journalists called it “persecution of dissent”
Today, they act like police informants crying “arrest”
A refreshing change to observe!
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Hey. I’ll be tweeting in English here. Türkçe hesabım
@hilal_kaplan
. Since being “Turkey expert” is on trend.. :)
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Make America Great Again!
Guatemala, Honduras, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Togo: OK
#MAGA
#Trump
#Jerusalem
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My exclusive interview with first female Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
@TawakkolKarman
on her homeland, politics and Turkey's role in the region:
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Feb 2016: A vehicle filled with bombs exploded on Merasim Street in Ankara. 29 civilians died, 75 wounded
One of the suicide bombers, Abdulkadir Somel (code name: Zinar Raperin) turned out be trained in YPG camps and entered Turkey from Syria in 2014 by registering as a refugee.
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War crime, indeed.
The Hamas terror organisation is committing war crimes by firing missiles on Israeli civilians! This is Tel Aviv beach an hour ago.
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They will do nothing as they did back in 2015 when Turkey became the only NATO member country to shoot down a Russian warplane.
Turks don’t expect much from NATO but do not tolerate NATO members’ support for terrorist YPG either.
2/ So Turkey is threatening to use a veto to benefit Russia and stop NATO members shoring up their defence. So next time Turkey wants something how are other NATO members going to react?
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“Verily, you shall conquer Constantinople. What a wonderful army will that army be, and what a wonderful commander will that conqueror be.”
President Erdoğan started his speech by reminding the hadith of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) 🌹
The 569th anniversary of the conquest of Istanbul is celebrated enthusiastically. President Erdoğan will be addressing the crowd soon.
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What some people are capable of doing just to get some RTs 😒
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It’s below 13 TL right now,
#usd
is in free fall after Erdogan addresses the nation.
The US dollar depreciates against Turkish Lira, to a single-day record low, reaching 14.65 following Erdoğan's statements.
Erdoğan announced new measures to protect Lira deposits against FX fluctuations.
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President
#Erdogan
in Hatay wearing military camouflage for the first time in the last decade.
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Freedom of expression is out the door if you are a Turk supporting Turkey in Europe. Shame.
German football club St Pauli fires Turkish midfielder Enver Cenk Sahin over his support for Turkey's military operation in northern Syria
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Legendary Turkish-Greek footballer Lefter’s daughter: “I hang Erdogan’s photo at home-not my father. May God protect Erdogan from the evil. We got our freedom with him. People were scared to talk before his era”.
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Next should be YPG.
The United States of America will be designating ANTIFA as a Terrorist Organization.
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🌙 Tarawih Prayer in Hagia Sophia Mosque after 88 years. Beautiful salawats on Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) resonating in the historic mosque 🕌
#Ramadan
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#PKK
sympathizers are free to rally in
#Germany
but people who want to attend the opening ceremony of a mosque are banned by the police!
Are you afraid of mosques? Believers? Our coming together?
#Shame
@polizei_nrw_k
#Cologne
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Hillary Clinton: My husband “OFFERED” a Palestinian state to the Palestinians
The level of arrogant colonialism in her statement is astonishing!
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What are you gonna do about it? Arm another war criminal like Haftar?
Turkey is in Libya because the only UN-recognised government invited her to defend the people against Haftar who bombed civilian areas including hospitals & schools.
And Macron thinks Turkey is intolerable..
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The same Sweedish-made weapons I showed on SVT interview 👇🏻
Turkish military finds Swedish-made anti-tank weapons in PKK caves
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Başakşehir CEO Gumusdag stated that his team will not return to the game until the 4th referee is removed after his racist outburst against Webo.
#NoToRacism
@ChampionsLeague
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But you can imagine Turkiye allowing a country like Sweden which funds & harbors YPG terrorists into a security alliance like
#NATO
without meeting any of Turkiye’s demands?
Not everything is about Moscow.
I hope at NATO summit there will be an agreement on the accession of 🇸🇪 & 🇫🇮. I cannot imagine Erdogan presenting Putin with a defeat of the Ukraine allies on a silver platter.
At
#ISC22
, I discussed the current security situation with
@volkan_bozkir
, mod.
@AslanTV
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Scandal! UNICEF shares pic from East Ghouta that was taken in 2017 as if it is from
#Afrin
! Shame on you
@UNICEFmena
!
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My latest for
@spectator
Partygate from an outlander’s eye
“Brits boast about their unique experience of democracy & rule of law dating back to Magna Carta. But they will taint the brand if they continue down the road of partygate
@spectator
aracılığıyla
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Sinan opera, whose world premiere takes place for the opening ceremony of Ataturk Cultural Center (ACC) in İstanbul on Turkish Republic Day 🇹🇷
Gezi rioters said ACC will be demolished but Erdoğan proved them wrong once again.
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Half of the Kurdish population vote for Erdogan. Under his rule
A state channel called TRT Kurdi is founded
Using Kurdish names is authorized
Institutes of Kurdology is established
Leading Kurdish books printed by Min of Culture
3billion TL given to Kurds harmed by terrorism
And, it must be added, his irrational, inveterate, irreconcilable hatred of Kurds.
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Ankara renames the street where UAE Embassy is located after FM of UAE’s insult against Ottoman Fahrettin Pasha who fought for Madina and refused to surrender to British troops during WWI.
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The obvious racism in the tweet aside, I would be at least ashamed to talk about the ‘progress’ in Bosnia if I were accomplice in Serbs’ crimes.
@carlbildt
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As a hijabi Muslim woman who personally suffered from the old headscarf ban in
#Turkey
, I find
#Iran
’s mandatory hijab policy totally unacceptable and un-Islamic. This needs to end.
This video is a metaphor for modern Iran. Another brave young woman protests against mandatory hejab. Older men watch her in curiosity and awe, but fail to protect her from being violently arrested
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Did any of these states ever warn Greece to abide by the rulings of European Court of Human Rights re the rights of Turks in Western Thrace? Never! Because they are Turks & Muslims
But when it’s Osman Kavala who always works in accordance with their agenda, they are quite loud..
10 countries led by the US made a statement meddling in our internal affairs & judiciary
They expected it to go unnoticed but Erdogan made it clear:
Turkey is not a colony or a “satellite state”. Hence the “persona non grata” decision.
Coming up next: A very tense G-20 summit
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NATO Secretary General stated that “FETO terrorism is high threat on the NATO agenda.”
This is a first and also a good beginning to show Türkiye that our security concerns are taken seriously. Now it’s time to see some concrete steps.
NATO chief Stoltenberg:
- President Putin trying to close NATO’s door, we demonstrate that NATO’s door remains open
- Best way of winning minds and hearts is to stand together in addressing all security threats we face both more aggressive Russia but also FETO terrorism
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10 foreigners who posed as observers but attempted to interfere with elections have been caught.
#Turkey
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Both Russia and the U.S. oppose condemnation of Turkey with respect to Operation Peace Spring.
I wonder the other times the US & Russia vetoed anything together at the UNSC.
Most importantly, where is the “Turkey drifts towards isolation” choir?
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Kurdish woman to Rudaw reporter:
“Turkish soldiers didn’t disturb us. If they kicked PKK out, the world would be free. Why don’t you work for us? Why do you ask Turkish soldiers? Ask if we have water, electricity, school that we don’t”.
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The Council of Europe has pulled a campaign promoting diversity among women and their freedom to wear headscarf after it sparked an outcry in militant secular France. Shame!
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