The New York Times has published what is says is a leaked copy of a U.N. panel’s report which found that a deadly Israeli raid on a Turkish vessel attempting to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza last year to be “legal,” but also “excessive and unreasonable.” In the report, , the world body criticizes […]
Leaked UN Report Finds Israel’s Gaza Blockade ‘Legal,’ But Faults Marmara Raid
Posted September 1st, 2011 at 3:35 pm (UTC-5)
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Turkish Police, Kurds Clash in Istanbul
Posted September 1st, 2011 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
Turkish police in Istanbul clashed with scores of stone-throwing Kurdish protesters Thursday, after a peace rally organized by the pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party turned violent. Police warned the mainly youthful protestors about carrying banners supporting the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party . Some of the demonstrators, many wearing scarves to cover their faces, protested when […]
Turkey to Return Seized Religious Properties in Effort to Join EU
Posted August 29th, 2011 at 6:45 am (UTC-5)
In an effort to join the European Union, the Turkish government has announced it has agreed to return seized property to the country’s religious minorities. The Turkish government said it would return properties that have been seized since 1936. The list contains more than 150 Christian and Jewish properties. Government officials said Turkey would pay […]
3 Turkish Soldiers, 2 Kurdish Rebels Killed in Southeast Turkey
Posted August 28th, 2011 at 2:50 pm (UTC-5)
Turkish officials say a roadside bomb has killed three soldiers and wounded two others in the country’s southeast, where Kurdish rebels have been intensifying attacks on government troops. The officials say the blast happened early Sunday, as a Turkish military convoy was passing by in Hakkari province. Rebels of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, […]
3 Turkish Soldiers, 2 Kurdish Rebels Killed in Southeast Turkey
Posted August 28th, 2011 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
Turkish officials say a roadside bomb has killed three soldiers and wounded two others in the country’s southeast, where Kurdish rebels have been intensifying attacks on government troops. The officials say the blast happened early Sunday, as a Turkish military convoy was passing by in Hakkari province. Rebels of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, […]
Turkish FM to Visit Kosovo, Bosnia
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 6:00 pm (UTC-5)
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is traveling to Kosovo and Bosnia-Herzegovina this week to discuss regional issues and attend Ramadan feast celebrations. A statement issued by Turkey’s foreign ministry says Davutoglu will begin his tour with a stop in Kosovo’s capital Pristina Friday. He will meet with Prime Minister Hashim Thaci and Foreign Minister Enver […]
Iraq Summons Turkey’s Envoy Over Military Strikes
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 1:10 pm (UTC-5)
Iraq has summoned Turkey’s ambassador to demand an end to Turkish air strikes against Kurdish rebel positions in northern Iraq. Iraq’s foreign ministry said Thursday that it had launched a formal protest against the strikes, which have killed seven Iraqi civilians. On Tuesday, Turkey said it had killed an estimated 90 to 100 Kurdish rebels […]
Nations Meet in Turkey to Discuss Libya’s Future
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 10:20 am (UTC-5)
Turkey’s foreign minister has urged the United Nations to unfreeze Libyan assets to help the North African country move forward following the uprising against Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. Ahmet Davutoglu made the call Thursday in Istanbul, where diplomats from around 30 countries are meeting to discuss ways to support Libya’s opposition. The Libya Contact Group, […]
Turkish Soldiers Injured by Roadside Bomb
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 8:55 am (UTC-5)
Turkish authorities say a roadside bomb exploded in southeastern Turkey Thursday, wounding several soldiers traveling in a minibus. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack in Hakkari province, near the border with Iraq. Kurdish rebels fighting for autonomy in the region have killed some 40 Turkish soldiers since July. Turkish troops retaliated with six […]
Turkish Soldiers Injured by Roadside Bomb
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 3:55 am (UTC-5)
Turkish authorities say a roadside bomb exploded in southeast Turkey Thursday, wounding several soldiers traveling in a mini bus. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack in Hakkari province, near the Iraq border. Kurdish rebels fighting for autonomy in the region has killed some 40 Turkish soldiers since July. Turkish troops retaliated with six […]
