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palestina libera · Beiträge: 1665

Die Geheimdienst-Zusammenarbeit zwischen Deutschland und der Türkei ist eng - zu eng, wie sich inzwischen herausstellt. Rund sechshundert Agenten des türkischen MIT sollen in Deutschland aktiv sein, darüber hinaus bis zu 6000 Informanten. Das wurde Ende August bekannt. Oppositionspolitiker forderten Auskunft, aber das Innenministerium mauerte.

Das ist besonders deshalb brisant, weil BND, Verfassungsschutz und Polizei seit Jahren mit den türkischen Behörden kooperieren, während nun Gegner der Regierungspartei AKP auch hierzulande bedrängt werden. Die AKP hatte offen dazu aufgerufen, Anhänger von Fethullah Gülen, den sie für den Putschversuch vom Juli verantwortlich macht, zu denunzieren. Vereinzelt war es zu Angriffen auf Gülen-Einrichtungen gekommen.
http://www.heise.de/tp/artikel/49/49500/1.html

‘New Turkey’ finds founding myth in the failed coup
Turkey's more than 18 million students began school in mid-September this year as usual. Unlike normal times, however, they began their education year not with an introduction to mathematics or science, but rather by learning about the treachery the nation faced July 15 with the failed coup attempt.
http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/09/turkey-july-15-coup-attempt-founding-myth.html

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Late Sept. 28, the Turkish prime minister’s office issued orders for the closure of 23 TV and radio channels on the grounds they backed separatist and subversive activities. The decision was based on a legislative decree issued immediately after the July 20 declaration of the state of emergency over the failed coup attempt five days earlier.
http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/10/turkey-opposition-media-under-fresh-attack.html

Biene Maja, die Schlümpfe und andere Gefahren für die Sicherheit der Türkei

Der Nationale Sicherheitsrat hat am vergangenen Mittwoch eine Verlängerung des Ausnahmezustandes um weitere drei Monate empfohlen. Dies geschehe zum wirksamen "Schutz unserer Demokratie, Rechtstaatlichkeit, Rechte und Freiheiten unserer Bürger", erklärte das Gremium, das aus Regierungsmitgliedern und hohen Militärs besteht. Die Regierung wird sich dem mit ziemlicher Sicherheit anschließen. Der Ausnahmezustand wurde nach dem gescheiterten Putschversuch vom 15. Juli zunächst für drei Monate bis zum 15. Oktober 2016 verhängt.
http://www.heise.de/tp/artikel/49/49581/1.html

palestina libera · Beiträge: 1665

Der AKP-Abgeordnete Mehmet Metiner leitet den Parlamentarischen Untersuchungsausschuss für Gefängnisse in der Türkei. Rein formal wäre es seine Aufgabe, dafür zu sorgen, dass dort rechtsstaatliche Prinzipien eingehalten werden. Doch das scheint ihn kaum zu kümmern. Anfang Oktober stellte er klar, dass es mit ihm keine Untersuchung der Foltervorwürfe von Inhaftierten nach dem Putschversuch vom 15. Juli geben wird, wenn diese von Gülen-Anhängern kämen. Denn, so Metiner, diese seien Täter, nicht Opfer. Kritik seitens der Oppositionspartei CHP wischte er vom Tisch.
http://www.heise.de/tp/artikel/49/49657/1.html

Power struggle erupts in Turkey’s security structure

One hard reality is that the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), despite its 14 years in power, has not developed a senior bureaucratic team that deals with security and intelligence affairs. Hence, a power struggle was inevitable at the senior echelons of the National Intelligence Service (MIT), the Gendarmerie Command, the Ministry of Defense and the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), where two distinct schools of thought or cliques are competing to fill the vacancies.

One of the schools of thought is that of the Homeland Party, also known as the Patriotic Party, which received only 120,000 votes (0.25%) out of 50 million votes cast in the Nov. 1 elections under the leadership of Dogu Perincek. It is popularly called the Perincek Group.

This group — renowned for its staunchly secular, isolationist, ultranationalist, socialist, anti-US, anti-West, pro-Russian and Euroasianist characteristics — has no strong standing as a popular political party, but its influence in the upper echelons of the state’s security and intelligence services is steadily growing. High-level military police and intelligence personnel affiliated with this group were the Fethullah Gulen movement's most prominent targets for replacement between 2006 and 2014, when the Gulenists had the AKP's cooperation in ending military tutelage.
http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/10/turkey-power-struggle-between-islamists-and-secularits.html

Why Turkey’s pro-government media likes Trump

Turkey is following the US presidential race with great interest. Sensing the outcome of the election might significantly influence ties between Turkey and the United States, many local columnists have been discussing which new US president will be better for the US-Turkey relationship. Trump’s scandalously explicit remarks about women and sexuality must also be disturbing for any conservative Turk. Hence a recent headline in a pro-government tabloid read, “The anti-Islam Trump also turned out to be a pervert.”
Read more: http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/10/turkey-why-pro-government-media-likes-trump.html#ixzz4MyqHoOs0

http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/10/turkey-why-pro-government-media-likes-trump.html

palestina libera · Beiträge: 1665

Bab Council member Mihemed Abdulrezak spoke to Ronahi TV about the Turkish army's most recent aggression on Rojava land.

Abdulrezak stated that Turkish fighter jets conducted airstrikes on Um Hosh, Um Qura and Al-Hassia villages that had been liberated by revolutionary forces from ISIS as a result of an operation yesterday.

Abdulrezak said the airstrikes aimed to stop the revolutionary forces' advance against ISIS gangs.

The aggression targeting civilian settlements in villages lasted hours, leaving 4 civilians dead and dozens of others wounded.
http://anfenglish.com/kurdistan/bab-council-member-turkish-jets-killed-4-civilians-and-10-combatants

What Turkish raid on Syrian Kurds means for Ankara-Washington ties

Turkish jets pounded US-backed Syrian Kurds during the early hours of Oct. 20 in an apparent attempt to prevent them from establishing a long-coveted corridor to link up territories under their control in northern Syria. The Turkish attacks follow sustained threats from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to take further action against the People’s Protection Units (YPG), which are closely linked to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).
http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/10/turkey-syria-kurds-raid-ypg-russia-isis-mosul-nusra.html

Turkish ultranationalists issue call to arms to fight in Mosul

Supporters of Turkey's ruling party have issued calls to create and arm special "militias" to prepare for battle in Mosul and against Turkey's enemies within.

The call to arms first came from Emin Canpolat, who leads the Ottoman Hearths group - ardent supporters of Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and its founder, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The group, which was established in 2009, is now believed to have almost two million members nationwide who are committed to the promotion of an Ottoman system of government and way of life. In the past, Ottoman Hearth members have attended AKP rallies wrapped in white burial shrouds, to symbolise their willingness to die for the party.
http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkish-militias-issue-call-fight-mosul-and-against-nation-s-enemies-799086953

The death of critical journalism in Turkey

A prominent Turkish journalist who migrated to Europe a few months ago and is convinced she can no longer practice her profession in Turkey has noticed something intriguing in her son, a primary schooler. “He keeps drawing prisons,” the journalist told Al-Monitor. “I was worried about his future in Turkey, but it turns out he, too, was secretly worried about me.” The journalist, who requested anonymity, shared the drawings with Al-Monitor on condition they not be published. In all of them, big prisons reminiscent of a panopticon are depicted in striking detail, including tiny cells with bars, “control points” and other compounds marked as armories, offices and visitor’s rooms.
http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/10/turkey-death-of-critical-journalism.html

palestina libera · Beiträge: 1665

Wenn der CDU/CSU-Fraktionschef Volker Kauder sich vor die Bundeskanzlerin stellt, um das Abwiegeln und Wegducken zu rechtfertigen, spielen sowohl der Flüchtlingsdeal, gekoppelt an die sechs versprochenen EU Milliarden für Erdogan und die verheißene Visafreiheit, als auch das geopolitische Interesse an der Türkei innerhalb der NATO-Partnerschaft eine entscheidende Rolle. Doch auch die engen Wirtschaftsbeziehungen beider Länder sowie die Bedeutung der Türkei als Markt und für den Kapitalexport deutscher Unternehmen sind ein nicht zu unterschätzender Grund für die devote Haltung der Bundesregierung.
http://www.heise.de/tp/artikel/49/49736/1.html

Der Artikel ich finde Gut , aber ich denke der Author hat vergisst dass die Deutsch-türkische Beziehungen lange sind https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deutsch-t%C3%BCrkische_Beziehungen und sind immer weiter gegangen egal welche regierende, deshalb ich denke dass die Deutsch-türkische Beziehungen sind für deutschland Reason of State ...

‘International forces are responsible for the Turkish state’s attacks’

The Revolutionary Forces, consisting of Jaysh Al Thuwar, Bab Military Council, Shehba Women’s Defense Front Forces General Command, Rural Aleppo Ashiret Forces General Command, Democratic Northern Brigade Command and Jabhat Akrad Command, have issued a written statement on the invading Turkish state’s jet fighter, mortar and Howitzer attacks on the Shehba region and Efrîn.

The statement condemns the invading Turkish state forces’ attacks on the locations of their forces and points at the anti-ISIS international coalition forces for the responsibility.
http://anfenglish.com/kurdistan/international-forces-are-responsible-for-the-turkish-state-s-attacks

'Attacks of the Turkish state and affiliate gang groups repelled'

Jabhat al-Akrad issued a statement on the attacks of the Turkish army and affiliate gang groups, and said “Our forces repelled the attacks of ISIS and Euphrates Shield gangs that operate under the protection of Turkish warplanes and artillery. After their defeat, the Turkish army deployed tanks to northern Aleppo to protect groups such as Feyleq al-Sham, Ahrar al-Sham and Jabhat al-Shamiye.”

In its statement, Jabhat al-Akrad reiterated its promise to protect Syrian peoples and resist occupation.
http://anfenglish.com/kurdistan/attacks-of-the-turkish-state-and-affiliate-gang-groups-repelled

US, Turkey to work closely to deal IS 'lasting defeat': US defence secretary
http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-turkey-work-closely-deal-lasting-defeat-us-defense-secretary-1650370030

How Ankara plans to repeat Syria success in Iraq

What is Ankara’s strategic thinking about the battle for Mosul in Iraq, even as Turkey unleashes airstrikes on US-backed Kurds in Syria? One undeniable fact: Ankara feverishly wants to be in Mosul when the cards in Iraq are reshuffled.
http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/10/turkey-mosul-iraq-plans-replicate-euphrates-shield.html

Türkei greift in Syrien massiv Kurden an

Im irakischen Tikrit führt der "Islamische Staat" einen Entlastungsangriff, türkische Erdogan-Unterstützer rufen dazu auf, Milizen zu gründen und nach Mosul zu ziehen
http://www.heise.de/tp/artikel/49/49764/1.html

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Auf die Festnahmen der beiden Vorsitzenden der HDP sowie weiterer Mitglieder der pro-kurdischen Partei folgte die Nachricht von einem Anschlag in Diyarbakrir mit mindestens acht Toten. Nach Angaben des türkischen Ministerpräsidenten Binali Yildirim sollen bei dem Autobombenanschlag in der Nähe des Polizei-Hauptquartiers der Provinz mehr als 100 verletzt worden sein. Die türkischen Behörden machen die PKK dafür verantwortlich.

Zu den inneren Turbulenzen kommen außenpolitische Verstimmungen und Kritik an der Regierungspolitik. Der deutsche Außenminister Steinmeier bestellte den türkischen Gesandten ins Auswärtige Amt. Die nächtlichen Festnahmen von Politikern und Abgeordneten der kurdischen Partei HDP seien aus Sicht des Außenministers "eine weitere drastische Verschärfung der Lage", heißt es in der Meldung des Amtes.
https://www.heise.de/tp/features/Tuerkei-Bereitet-Erdogan-den-Showdown-zum-Buergerkrieg-vor-3456700.html

Turkey's post-coup crackdown reaches media giants

Mounting terror threats, massive purges, shrinking press freedom and government pressure on the business world are beginning to take their toll on Turkey, including its media bosses.
http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/11/turkey-crackdown-media-bosses-cumhuriyet-investments.html

Is new imam answered prayer or impending doom for Hagia Sophia?

Onder Soy, the new imam of the Hunkar Kasri, part of the Hagia Sophia complex, recently led the first Friday prayers there in 80 years, sparking enormous joy and excitement among many Muslims. It also spawned concern among people who worry about potential loss of tourism revenue and frustration among those who fear this could be the first step toward completely converting the site into a mosque.
http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/10/turkey-greece-hagia-sophia-gets-its-own-imam.html

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Thomas Seibert, Menschenrechtsreferent bei der Frankfurter Hilfs- und Menschenrechtsorganisation medico international über die Verbote ihrer Partnerorganisationen

Das deutsche Aktionsprogramm für verfolgte Journalisten, Wissenschaftler und Kulturschaffende sollte nun auch auf die zivilgesellschaftlichen Organisationen ausgeweitet werden. Hunderte von Vereinen und NGOs wurden letzte Woche in der Türkei verboten. Darunter auch zwei Partnerorganisationen von medico international.

Mit diesen Verboten wird der letzte Rest von demokratischen Strukturen in der Türkei ausgelöscht. Die Leidtragenden sind Frauen, Kinder, religiöse Minderheiten, sowie tausende kurdische Familien, die durch die Zerstörung ihrer Städte ihr Hab und Gut verloren haben.
http://www.heise.de/tp/features/Tuerkei-Die-Zerschlagung-der-demokratischen-Zivilgesellschaft-3486315.html

How Turkey is strangling the internet - and hurting media freedom

Ankara's clampdown on internet access after major incidents is expanding more and more, report finds
http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/how-turkey-strangling-internet-and-hurting-media-freedom-1570612700

Türkei: Erdogan stellt Strafanzeige gegen alle CHP-Abgeordneten

Die Eliminierung der Opposition in der Türkei geht weiter. Dass nun nach der Verhaftung der HDP/DBP-Abgeordneten die kemalistische CHP an der Reihe ist, war absehbar
http://www.heise.de/tp/news/Tuerkei-Erdogan-stellt-Strafanzeige-gegen-alle-CHP-Abgeordneten-3462134.html

Israel's new man in Ankara could be in for bumpy ride

Israel’s newly named ambassador to Ankara likely heaved a sigh of relief as he perused the headlines in Turkey on Nov. 16. The virulently anti-Semitic Yeni Safak recorded Eitan Naeh’s appointment on its front page in determinedly neutral prose.
http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/11/turkey-israel-ambassador-restore-relations-erdogan.html

Turkey's domestic policy losing its foreign friends

Upon assuming office in May, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim promised that he would “increase the number of Turkey’s friends and reduce the number of its enemies.” Today, however, Ankara is losing friends rapidly, especially in Europe where there are calls for sanctions against Turkey. The situation is no better in the Middle East where Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is talking about going to war with Turkey. The main deterioration in ties is nevertheless with Europe. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s increasingly authoritarian manner, with his apparent desire to become the iron-fisted ruler of Turkey, is driving this downward spiral.
http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/11/turkey-with-fewer-friends-than-ever.html

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Im Jahr 2004 hatte die Türkei unter dem Druck der EU nicht nur die Todesstrafe abgeschafft, sondern auch versprochen, die bis dahin gängige Praxis der Folter zu beenden. Mehr als zehn Jahre lang scheint man sich daran weitestgehend gehalten zu haben. Im Zuge der Verhaftungen zehntausender Menschen nach dem gescheiterten Putschversuch vom 15. Juli mehrten sich allerdings die Gerüchte wieder.

Nur wenige Tage nach der Putschnacht tauchten Bilder von Militärs in Polizeigewahrsam auf, die offensichtlich geschlagen worden waren. Der türkische Justizminister Bekir Bozdag hatte die Anschuldigungen mehrfach zurückgewiesen und gesagt, es handele sich dabei um eine Schmutzkampagne gegen die Türkei.
https://www.heise.de/tp/features/Tuerkei-UN-untersucht-Foltervorwuerfe-3507064.html

Turkey moves full throttle toward one-party state

The political mercury in Turkey is expected to hit record highs in April, when the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) plans to put a crucial constitutional amendment on a referendum. Given the current political and social trends, the electorate is highly likely to approve the amendment and mark Turkey’s transition to an executive presidency regime — President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s biggest dream.
http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/11/turkey-moves-full-throttle-toward-party-state.html

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Erdogan mobilisiert das ganze Volk gegen den Terrorismus: "Gemäß Artikel 104 unserer Verfassung verkünde ich als Chef des Staates der Republik Türkei eine nationale Mobilmachung gegen alle Terrororganisationen." Dies sagte er vor einer Versammlung von Ortsvorstehern in Ankara. In seiner Rede forderte er die Bevölkerung dazu auf, alle Terrorverdächtigen und deren Unterstützer den Behörden zu melden.
https://www.heise.de/tp/features/Erdogan-ruft-zur-Mobilmachung-auf-3573387.html

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Right after the shooting, Altintas had the stage all to himself and started his rant with a line from a well-known al-Qaeda nasheed, or poem. It can be translated as, "We are the ones who obey the call of jihad."
http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/12/turkey-russia-who-behind-assasination-of-russian-ambassador.html

The young Turkish policeman who killed Russia's ambassador to Ankara this week had provided security for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan eight times since the 15 July failed coup bid, a report said on Wednesday.
http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/russian-envoys-killer-had-protected-erdogan-says-report-1273757114

.......Baysal also referenced a tweet by a Turkish citizen pointing out how Altintas was merely eight years old when Erdogan and the AKP had come into office in 2002. The man's point, that the ruling party and its leader are responsible for creating such religious extremists through their project of raising “devout and revengeful youth,” is a common view. As Al-Monitor writer Zulfikar Dogan pointed out a while ago, the term “devout and revengeful youth” comes from Erdogan’s past statements calling for the creation of a religious generation in Turkey and specifically advising his young supporters “not to lose their anger” in the face of injustices that they suffered at the hands of Turkey’s past secular regimes.
http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/12/eurasia-tunnel-overshadows-karlov-murder.html