From Dr. Sheyholislami’s page: “This is a great interview with Dr. Michael Chyet, an American linguist, lexicographer، folklorist, teacher, librarian, and much more، who is currently working at the Library of Congress. In this interview,...
Turkey adds aerial bombardment to its ongoing attacks on the Kurdish town of Nusaybin: “The Justice and Development Party (AKP) government has given the Turkish Armed Forces complete authority in Mardin’s Nusaybin district. According to...
The campaign has been relentless: an “onslaught” of collective punishment, according to Amnesty International. Sur was subjected to more than 100 days of 24-hour curfews until operations ended in early March. The dust is settling...
Al-Nusra fighters connected to Turkish government revenge on civilians due to the defeat from Kurdish fighters. Kurdish urban area is under artillery by Al-Nusra front. They have shell Kurdish urban area in Shex Maqsud suburb...
The 8th annual report on the death penalty in Iran shows that the Islamic Republic of Iran had one of the darkest years of its history with reference to the number of executions. On average...
A member of the Socialist Youth Associations Federation, or SGDF, 24-year-old Ekinci was one of a growing number of Western students forging links with Kurdish youth groups in both southeastern Turkey and in the town...
Professional criminals convince parents that their daughters are going to a better life in Turkey. The parents are given 2000-5000 Turkish liras ($700-$1700) as a “bride price” — an enormous sum for a poor Syrian...
The shift in the US’ approach to Turkey became visible when President Obama wouldn’t hold an official meeting with the Turkish leader during the latter’s ongoing visit to America. Despite several common objectives with Ankara, Washington seems to be incapable of turning a...
According to London Times, Turkish border forces are shooting refugees dead as they flee the civil war in Syria, The Times has learnt. Sixteen migrants, including three children, were killed by guards as they crossed...
USA and Syrian Kurdish forces have agreed upon a joint operation to liberate Jarabulus and Manbij cities on the west bank of Euphrates River. A source revealed to BasNews that a number of US officials...