The World Talked About ISIL, but Erdoğan Harped On Hizmet

Adem Yavuz Arslan

The 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly, which opened in New York the previous day, is in line for going down in history in many respects. There are heads of state and governments from about 160 countries here. All the countries are talking about the fight against ISIL in some degree. Everyone wants to see what role Turkey will assume in this struggle. In fact, US Secretary of State John Kerry openly declared, “Words are not enough anymore, we need action.” But it doesn’t stop there! Airstrikes against ISIL targets in Syria started last night, but the Turkish delegation seemingly only has a single agenda: the struggle with the Hizmet movement.

Erdoğan, the US, ISIL

İhsan Yılmaz

Regular readers of this column will remember that I have repeatedly argued that, in spite of whatever Justice and Development Party (AKP) leaders say in opposition to the West and the US in public rallies to motivate and manipulate their voters, behind closed doors they will agree to whatever they have been asked by Western states.

Bank Asya shares soar after week-long ban

Bank Asya's shares increased by 10.14 percent to TL 0.76 after the private lender resumed trading in the second session of Turkey's stock exchange on Wednesday, six days after a ban was imposed on the lender amid ownership concerns propagated by pro-government media outlets.

Kimse Yok Mu awarded in Davos

A photograph depicting Kimse Yok Mu ASYA efforts has ranked first at a photo contest held as a part of the 5th International Disaster and Risk Conference (IDRC) Davos 2014.

İstanbul Transportation Authority cancels bus line to Fatih University

Amid growing examples of discrimination against the Hizmet movement, the Istanbul Transportation Authority (İETT) canceled one bus line to Fatih University, which is considered to be affiliated with the Hizmet movement.