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This article was published on 10 October 2020 by International Christian Concern. The original can be found here. 10/10/2020 Syria (International Christian Concern) –  A new report published by the Rojava Information Center details the identities of at least 40 former ISIS members who are currently serving as members of Turkish backed forces…

This article was published on 10 October 2020 by Ahval News. The original can be found here. NORTHERN CYPRUS – Mustafa Akıncı, president of the breakaway Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) told local television channel TV 2020 on Friday that he had received threats from Turkish authorities to not…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump issued a notice on the continuation of the national state of emergency regarding the situation in Syria, stating, “On October 14th 2019, under Executive Order 13,844, a national emergency was declared in accordance with the International Emergency Economic Authorities Act (50 USC 1701-1706)…

This article was published on 30 September 2020 by Providence Magazine. The original can be found here. By Armen V. Sahakyan and Erik Khzmalyan What has been an open secret for years is no longer a secret at all: Turkey is in bed with terrorist organizations throughout the Middle East.…

This article was published on 9 October 2020 by Bianet. The original can be found here. ISTANBUL – Hikmet Adal for BIA News Desk – The new indictment prepared against businessperson Osman Kavala, who has been remanded in custody for “obtaining state information that needs to remain confidential for political…

MERDE / MARDIN / ANKARA – Turkey’s parliament waived the diplomatic immunity of former People’s Democratic Party (HDP) and now independent Syriac Member of Turkish Parliament Tuma Çelik after authorities fabricated allegations and charges of sexual assault. The fabricated allegations and charges form a harsh counter-measure and reveal the extent…

NORTH AND EAST SYRIA — In a public statement, 42 human rights organizations called on the U.S. impose sanctions on Turkish-backed groups in northern Syria and reformulate the ceasefire agreement signed with Turkey. The organizations’ statement referenced the 25-page report released on 22 September by the United Nations Commission of Inquiry…

MERDE / MARDIN, Turkey – The Mardin Bar Association has written its Association name on the facade of the Mardin Bar Association building in 4 languages. Where previously only the name in Turkish appeared, the Mardin Bar Association has added Syriac, Arabic, and Kurdish. The Mardin Bar Association was the…

WASHINGTON, D.C. / ANKARA — The U.S. State Department expressed its concern about Turkey’s intention to test the Russian S-400 air-defense system as it poses a threat to NATO aircraft. Reports that Turkey will test the S-400 between 5 and 16 October have aroused deep concerns in Washington. A spokesperson…

This article was published on 1 October 2020 by Bianet. The original can be found Here İSTANBUL – Evrim Kepenek for BIA News Desk – Most of the Armenians of Turkey live in İstanbul. Their population is estimated at 40,000. In the past, many more Armenians lived on this land. How…