February 6, 2014

40 CSOs in US slam hate speech being used by gov't officials

A total of 40 civil society organizations serving in various states of the US under the umbrella of the Houston-based Turquoise Council of Americans and Eurasians (TCAE) have criticized the hateful language adopted by top government officials after a major corruption scandal erupted back in December, saying that society is deliberately being polarized by these officials.

Did they make mistake?

Hüseyin Gülerce

We are experiencing a period of turmoil in which we strongly need the supremacy of law, the presumption of innocence and the individuality of criminal offenses.

Turkish schools very well respected and trusted, Pakistan’s Education minister

Abdülhamit Bilici

Turkish schools initiated by hundreds of volunteer educators, which have been targeted by some groups, continue to build bridges between Turkey and the rest of the world. People have always welcomed the Turkish schools with open arms and appreciated the achievements of these educational institutions.

Academics sign statement saying ‘rule of law suspended'

Academics signed a statement declaring that rule of law in Turkey has been suspended since a corruption scandal implicating various businessmen and government officials erupted on Dec. 17.

UNESCO Global Monitoring Report and Turkish Schools

Muhammet Mertek

Education is the primary issue in the world, a recent report by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reveals. Earlier in 2000, UNESCO launched a project, Education for All, aimed to monitor the progress in education in six categories. It is one of the world’s largest programs. Monitoring reports periodically displays the progress towards the goal in each country. The recent such report pronounces a global education crisis, which is worth to be accentuated.

Who will Gülen followers vote for?

Mustafa Akyol

The current political battle in Turkey has come to staggering levels. The supporters of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the Fethullah Gülen Movement attack each other relentlessly in the media, the social media and behind the dark corners of the state. The level of resentment and anger is unbelievable. It is even more striking when one considers that both sides largely consists of pious Muslims whose values and lifestyles are actually quite similar.