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Turkey's FM meets UN chief at General Assembly

Turkey's FM meets UN chief at General Assembly

Fidan and Guterres addressed recent developments in Ukraine, the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Syria and the Cyprus issue.

25 September 2023

UN 'can't guarantee' security to ships in Black Sea as Russia terminates grain deal

UN 'can't guarantee' security to ships in Black Sea as Russia terminates grain deal

Russia's Ministry of Defense had announced that vessels heading to Ukrainian ports from the Black Sea would now be regarded as potential carriers of military cargo.

Children's situation remains dire in the wake of the February 6 earthquakes, says report

Children's situation remains dire in the wake of the February 6 earthquakes, says report

A recent report from the women's organization Ekmek ve Gül highlights a lack of access to basic services as well as prevalent cases of abuse against women and children in the crisis region.

UN has provided aid to two million people in Turkey after quakes, says spokesperson

UN has provided aid to two million people in Turkey after quakes, says spokesperson

Some six million people are either in temporary shelters or have migrated to regions outside of the earthquake zone following devastating February earthquakes.

Grain deal: Joint center to continue inspections as Russia suspends agreement

Grain deal: Joint center to continue inspections as Russia suspends agreement

Currently, there are 97 loaded vessels and 15 inbound vessels registered for JCC inspection around İstanbul and an additional 89 that have applied to join the initiative, according to the center.

31 October 2022

Three more ships to set off from Ukraine as part of grain deal

Three more ships to set off from Ukraine as part of grain deal

The first ship that left Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's invasion got clearance from the İstanbul coordination center yesterday.

Ukraine grain deal: UN chief welcomes opening of İstanbul coordination center

Ukraine grain deal: UN chief welcomes opening of İstanbul coordination center

Guterres has thanked Türkiye, Russia and Ukraine for the implementation of last week's grain deal to secure grain export from Ukraine.

UN confirms: 'Türkiye' is the new country name to replace 'Turkey'

UN confirms: 'Türkiye' is the new country name to replace 'Turkey'

The international body has approved Ankara's request for changing the country's name to Türkiye.

Over 68 thousand people have fled to Turkey from Ukraine

UNHCR TURKEY

Over 68 thousand people have fled to Turkey from Ukraine

Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war on February 24, more than 68 thousand people have fled to Turkey, according to an official from the UNHCR Turkey.

United Nations calls on the world to ‘get rid of the scourge of landmines’

United Nations calls on the world to ‘get rid of the scourge of landmines’

“The world is still rife with millions of stockpiled landmines and over 50 countries remain contaminated with these abhorrent weapons,” said UN Secretary General António Guterres on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.

‘Russia should cease the war immediately,’ says Turkey’s envoy to the UN

‘Russia should cease the war immediately,’ says Turkey’s envoy to the UN

"It is a war without victors. A war which should have never started. A war which should cease immediately,” said Feridun Sinirlioğlu, Turkey’s envoy to the United Nations (UN), speaking at the UN General Assembly session on Ukraine.

Letter to UN for Kurdish politician, ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk: 'Take urgent action'

Letter to UN for Kurdish politician, ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk: 'Take urgent action'

43 bars, law and rights organizations from Turkey and the world have sent a letter to the special rapporteurs and working groups of the United Nations and expressed “grave concern” over “imminent risk to health and life of ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk.”

21 January 2022

Call for an investigation into ‘Turkey's use of chemical weapons in Iraqi Kurdistan'

Call for an investigation into ‘Turkey's use of chemical weapons in Iraqi Kurdistan'

Addressing the United Nations (UN), the Kurdish Friendship Group in the European Parliament have called for an “international investigation into Turkey’s use of chemical weapons in Iraqi Kurdistan”.

5 November 2021

43 countries to China: Ensure immediate access to Xinjiang for observers

TURKEY AMONG THE SIGNATORIES

43 countries to China: Ensure immediate access to Xinjiang for observers

43 countries from the United Nations, including Turkey, have made a joint call to China in the face of mounting violations of rights targeting the Uyghurs in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

22 October 2021

UN report alleges ‘Turkey facilitated recruitment of children in Libya’

UN report alleges ‘Turkey facilitated recruitment of children in Libya’

The report of the UN’s Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya has claimed that “Turkey facilitated the recruitment of Syrian children to fight alongside the GNA against the LNA in exchange for payment”. Turkey has dismissed the allegations.

Housing is not a fundamental right in Turkey anymore, but has become a luxury

WORLD HABITAT DAY

Housing is not a fundamental right in Turkey anymore, but has become a luxury

Turkey is the country which has seen the highest increase in housing prices and rents in Europe over the past year. While the rate of those living in rented houses is gradually increasing, people allocate the biggest share of their income to housing.

‘Lawyer held in solitary confinement due to COVID-19’

TURKEY RESPONDS TO UN LETTER

‘Lawyer held in solitary confinement due to COVID-19’

Turkey has responded to the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders’ letter demanding explanation regarding the lawsuits and investigations launched against lawyers Çelik and Aydın.

29 September 2021

Erdoğan: Islamophobia is as dangerous as coronavirus

IN THE US FOR UN SESSION

Erdoğan: Islamophobia is as dangerous as coronavirus

Having arrived in New York to attend the UN General Assembly's 76th session, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan made a speech at an event organized by the Turkish American National Steering Committee.

20 September 2021

‘Syria is not fit for the safe and dignified return of refugees’

UNITED NATIONS

‘Syria is not fit for the safe and dignified return of refugees’

According to the latest report of the UN Syria Commission of Inquiry, Syria is not fit for the safe and dignified returns of refugees and this year’s upsurge in fighting and the return to violence are causes for alarm.

15 September 2021

‘Young refugees identify Turkey as their home country’

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY

‘Young refugees identify Turkey as their home country’

There are about 15 million young people who live in Turkey, including 1.7 million young refugees. Identifying Turkey as their home country, more than 55 percent of young refugees do not want to return to their home country.

Report submitted to UNSC draws attention to Central Asia

Report submitted to UNSC draws attention to Central Asia

In a report prepared by the United Nations specialists, it is indicated that organizations such as ISIS and al-Qaeda have been “making intensive efforts to make the citizens of Turkic republics living in Turkey join their ranks.”

UN rapporteur urges Turkey to 'stop misusing the law to detain human rights defenders'

UN rapporteur urges Turkey to 'stop misusing the law to detain human rights defenders'

The case of imprisoned businessperson and rights advocate Osman Kavala is an "emblematic of a pattern of judicial harassment against human rights defenders in Turkey," according to UN Special Rapporteur Lawlor.

UN: No common ground found in Cyprus talks

UN: No common ground found in Cyprus talks

"We have been able to agree that I will convene in the near future another meeting of the 5+1, again with the objective to move in the direction of reaching the common ground to allow for formal negotiations to start," says UN Secretary General Guterres.

New round of Cyprus talks to be held in April

New round of Cyprus talks to be held in April

The purpose of the meeting will be to determine whether a common ground exists for the parties to negotiate a lasting solution, according to the UN secretary-general's spokesperson.

25 February 2021

US calls on Turkey and Russia to ‘withdraw forces from Libya’

US calls on Turkey and Russia to ‘withdraw forces from Libya’

“We call on all external parties, to include Russia, Turkey, and the UAE, to respect Libyan sovereignty and immediately cease all military intervention in Libya,” says Mills, the acting US ambassador to the United Nations (UN).

29 January 2021

Question on ‘war crimes’ returned to MP because of ‘personal opinion’

UN REPORT ON SYRIA

Question on ‘war crimes’ returned to MP because of ‘personal opinion’

HDP MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu submitted a Parliamentary question regarding the UN report documenting the war crimes and rights violations in Syria. The MP’s question has been returned to him on the grounds of “personal opinion.”

Turkey climbs up in UN human development index, declines in gender inequality rankings

Turkey climbs up in UN human development index, declines in gender inequality rankings

The country has been classified in the "very high" development category while ranked 68th out of 166 countries in the gender inequality index.

15 December 2020

16 days of activism against gender-based violence

AHEAD OF NOVEMBER 25

16 days of activism against gender-based violence

United Nation’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence activities will begin on November 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women under the global theme of "Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!"

9 November 2020

Turkey responds to UN letter about LGBTI+s without mentioning them

Turkey responds to UN letter about LGBTI+s without mentioning them

UN officials had asked questions to Turkey about discrimination against LGBTI+s.

‘Why wait for gender equality? Let’s take action today’

UN 75TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT BOZKIR

‘Why wait for gender equality? Let’s take action today’

Speaking at the UN meeting on the 25th anniversary of the 4th World Conference on Women, President of the 75th Session of the UN General Assembly Volkan Bozkır has called on all related parties to not waste any more time to reach full gender equality.

‘We are at the forefront in the fight against climate change,’ says Erdoğan

‘We are at the forefront in the fight against climate change,’ says Erdoğan

In his video message to the UN Summit on Biodiversity, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “Although we have an almost negligible historical responsibility, we are at the forefront in the fight against climate change.”

‘UN system can neither prevent nor end conflicts,’ says Erdoğan

‘UN system can neither prevent nor end conflicts,’ says Erdoğan

President Erdoğan has sent a video message to the meeting that marked the 75th anniversary of the United Nations (UN): “The transformation of İstanbul into a UN Centre will also support global peace and stability efforts.”

22 September 2020

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