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Palestinian student faces deportation from Turkey after protesting trade with Israel

Palestinian student faces deportation from Turkey after protesting trade with Israel

A pro-Palestine youth group staged a protest during the premiere of a documentary produced by Turkey’s public broadcaster about Israel’s violations in the West Bank, accusing them of “hypocrisy.”

Concert in İstanbul in commemoration of Khachaturian postponed

Concert in İstanbul in commemoration of Khachaturian postponed

The developments in Karabakh and Armenia were cited as the reason for the postponment.

22 September 2023

How can Peace Journalism be practiced? Why is it important?

How can Peace Journalism be practiced? Why is it important?

We remember and remind others of Prof. Dr. Sevda Alankuş's handbook "Peace Journalism" among the bianet books.

20 September 2023

Türkiye condemns attack on Azerbaijan embassy in Iran

Türkiye condemns attack on Azerbaijan embassy in Iran

Those responsible for the attack that killed one security officer and injured two others should be "immediately brought to justice," the Foreign Ministry has said.

27 January 2023

Azerbaijan should bring Karabakh to International Court, Erdoğan says in Baku visit

Azerbaijan should bring Karabakh to International Court, Erdoğan says in Baku visit

Azerbaijan reclaimed some parts of the Nagorno-Karabakah region after 44-day clashes in 2020. Bringing the issue to the international court would "reintroduce the West to the world," according to Erdoğan.

21 October 2022

Only Russia benefits from Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, says MP Paylan

Only Russia benefits from Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, says MP Paylan

The MP has criticized "war-mongers" after yesterday's clashes that left 99 soldiers dead, and called for a lasting ceasefire.

14 September 2022

Turkey welcomes meeting of Armeni̇a, Azerbaijan leaders in Brussels

Turkey welcomes meeting of Armeni̇a, Azerbaijan leaders in Brussels

“Turkey supports and actively contributes to the efforts for establishing peace and stability in the region,” reads the statement of the Foreign Ministry.

Çavuşoğlu: Turkey, Armenia to initiate new normalization process

Çavuşoğlu: Turkey, Armenia to initiate new normalization process

Ankara and Yerevan will appoint special envoys to discuss normalization, the foreign minister has said.

14 December 2021

Armeni̇a applies to ECtHR against Turkey

Armeni̇a applies to ECtHR against Turkey

Armeni̇a has filed an inter-state case against Turkey, complaining that “Turkey provided assistance to the Azerbaijani armed forces during the conflict” in Nagorno-Karabakh in September-November 2020.

Investigation into death of Mammedov from Azerbaijan

Investigation into death of Mammedov from Azerbaijan

An investigation has been launched into the suspicious death of Bayram Mammedov, an Azerbaijani dissident, in İstanbul.

11 May 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Karabakh: Turkey sends general, troops to monitor truce

Karabakh: Turkey sends general, troops to monitor truce

The troops will start their duty once the construction of the monitoring center is completed, the minister of defense has said.

30 December 2020

‘The only winner of Karabakh War is Russia’

HDP MP GARO PAYLAN

‘The only winner of Karabakh War is Russia’

Amid ongoing conflicts following the violation of Armenia-Azerbaijan truce in the South Caucasus, HDP MP Garo Paylan underlines that Russia’s policy is not oriented towards ending conflicts and notes that Turkey should establish peace.

17 December 2020 Pınar Tarcan

Analyst: The real question is who will benefit from the breakdown of truce in Karabakh

KARABAKH AFTER VIOLATION OF TRUCE

Analyst: The real question is who will benefit from the breakdown of truce in Karabakh

We have spoken with Alin Ozinian about the latest developments in the Karabakh crisis.

15 December 2020 Pınar Tarcan

Clashes resume in Karabakh as both sides accuse each other of violating ceasefire

Clashes resume in Karabakh as both sides accuse each other of violating ceasefire

While Azerbaijan said four of its soldiers were killed, Armenia announced that it was attacked by Azerbaijan.

14 December 2020

Erdoğan: Turkey could open its borders with Armenia

JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE WITH ALIYEV

Erdoğan: Turkey could open its borders with Armenia

Signing a number of agreements in the fields of transportation, communication and visa exemption, Turkey’s President Erdoğan and Azerbaijan’s President Aliyev held a joint press conference in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan.

11 December 2020

Turkey’s Parliament passes motion on deployment of troops in Azerbaijan

Turkey’s Parliament passes motion on deployment of troops in Azerbaijan

The General Assembly of the Parliament has approved the motion that foresees “deployment of troops for peacekeeping in Upper Karabakh for one year.”

18 November 2020

Lavrov: Turkey's peacekeeping troops won't enter Nagorno-Karabakh

Lavrov: Turkey's peacekeeping troops won't enter Nagorno-Karabakh

The activity of Turkey's forces will be limited to the premises of a joint monitoring center with Russia that will be established in Azerbaijan, Russia's foreign minister has said.

12 November 2020

Erdoğan: Turkey, Russia to jointly monitor Nagorno-Karabakh deal

Erdoğan: Turkey, Russia to jointly monitor Nagorno-Karabakh deal

The President has made remarks on the trilateral deal on the Karabakh crisis and the resignation of Berat Balbayrak as the minister of treasury and finance.

11 November 2020

Russia deploying 'peacekeeping' forces to Nagorno-Karabakh after trilateral deal

Russia deploying 'peacekeeping' forces to Nagorno-Karabakh after trilateral deal

The deal between Moscow, Baku and Yerevan came after Azerbaijan captured a significant part of the Nagorno-Karabakh region after the two-and-a-half month conflict.

10 November 2020

Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of violating ceasefire hours after it came into effect

Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of violating ceasefire hours after it came into effect

The US State Department has announced the second ceasefire in the conflict.

26 October 2020

Erdoğan confirms Turkey's testing of S-400 missiles

Erdoğan confirms Turkey's testing of S-400 missiles

The President has made remarks about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Libya ceasefire while Putin has called him a "flexible reliable partner."

23 October 2020

Amnesty International: Bombings in civilian areas must stop immediately

KARABAKH CONFLICT

Amnesty International: Bombings in civilian areas must stop immediately

Releasing a statement amid ongoing conflicts between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Karabakh region, Amnesty International has called for an immediate end to the use of artillery salvos and ballistic missiles in populated areas.

21 October 2020

Aliyev: Turkey's support for Azerbaijan 'a clear message to the world'

Aliyev: Turkey's support for Azerbaijan 'a clear message to the world'

Turkey's parliamentary speaker visits Azerbaijan as Nagorno-Karabakh clashes continue despite a ceasefire.

19 October 2020

Lavrov says Turkey not a 'strategic ally,' won't be included in Karabakh talks

Lavrov says Turkey not a 'strategic ally,' won't be included in Karabakh talks

Russia's foreign minister has warned against "materializing the principle that war is the continuation of politics."

15 October 2020

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Azerbaijan claims to have captured 45 locations

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Azerbaijan claims to have captured 45 locations

Erdoğan and Putin have spoken on the phone, Pompeo has called for a ceasefire and Nagorno-Karabakh administration has confirmed the territory losses for the first time.

15 October 2020

Russia, EU concerned over ceasefire violation in Nagorno-Karabakh

Russia, EU concerned over ceasefire violation in Nagorno-Karabakh

"We note with extreme concern the reports of continued military activities, including against civilian targets, as well as civilian casualties," EU's Borrell has said.

12 October 2020

‘We are against any war that brings about death and destruction’

ARMENIA-AZERBAIJAN CONFLICT

‘We are against any war that brings about death and destruction’

Amid ongoing conflicts between Armenia and Azerbaijan, over 800 citizens have signed a joint statement: “Bloody solutions such as war and violence are destructive and painful for societies. One needs to insist on dialogue and negotiation in solving problems.”

12 October 2020

Azerbaijan, Armenia 'have no planned meetings,' Turkey lashes out at ECtHR

NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT

Azerbaijan, Armenia 'have no planned meetings,' Turkey lashes out at ECtHR

Here are the latest developments about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict on the 11th day.

Halk TV fined over remarks about Azerbaijan, President Aliyev

Halk TV fined over remarks about Azerbaijan, President Aliyev

The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has fined broadcaster Halk TV over the remarks of journalist Gültekin, who said, “Is Azerbaijan a state? It is a tribe, there is no democracy or law, there is an authoritarian rule, there is no election…”

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Putin says 'tragedy must end'

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Putin says 'tragedy must end'

"Of course this is a huge tragedy. People are dying, there are heavy losses on both sides," Putin has said.

Hrant Dink Foundation: #PeaceNow

KARABAKH CONFLICT

Hrant Dink Foundation: #PeaceNow

Amid ongoing conflicts between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the South Caucasus, Hrant Dink Foundation has made a call for peace: “We call on the administrators of all related countries to open negotiation channels and to operate diplomatic tools.”

Turkey’s Foreign Minister in Baku: Armenia commits a war crime

NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT

Turkey’s Foreign Minister in Baku: Armenia commits a war crime

Paying an official visit to the capital city of Azerbaijan amid the country’s ongoing clashes with its neighbor Armenia, Çavuşoğlu has reiterated the government’s support for Azerbaijan and accused Armenia of committing a “war crime.”

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