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Central Asia news: Турция

Politics Turkey: Deputy Chief Prosecutor’s lawsuit against governing party contributes to a growth of its popularity

25.03.2008 09:47 msk

Once again the clouds are gathering over Turkey which seemingly stood on the path of progress and stability. On Mar. 14, Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the High Court of Appeals of the country Abdurrahman Yalcinkaya brought charges against the ruling Justice and Development Party (JDP) demanding it be closed. According to the Deputy Chief Prosecutor, the purpose of the JDP is, firstly, to introduce a type of a state administration on the principles of moderate Islam and then build up a state based on the Shariath. The republic is currently under a great menace, A. Yalcinkaya particularly notes.

Politics Ankara counts on foreign political coordination with some other countries

26.11.2007 11:56 msk

The 11th Congress of the Turkic Friendship, Brotherhood, and Cooperation Organization took place in Baku (Azerbaijan) on November 17-19. Addressing the forum, Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggested a political alliance of Turkic-speaking countries for coordination of efforts in pressing international affairs. As far as Turkey is concerned, Iraq and the Israeli-Palestinian problem certainly deserve a coordinated effort.

Official Ankara plans to abolish visas for Turkic countries

26.07.2007 15:55 msk

Istanbul-based Zaman newspaper reported Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul as saying that Turkey intended to unilaterally abolish visa regime with Turkic-speaking countries. The resolution was already forwarded to the president, Gul said.

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Media headlines

Eurasianet Uzbekistan Celebrates Independence Day, 02.09.2010

RFE/RL Kyrgyz, Uzbek Talks On Release Of Kyrgyz Officers Unsuccessful , 02.09.2010

Forum 18 TAJIKISTAN: "Your children will become extremists and terrorists", 02.09.2010

OpEdNews Talibanization: The Whole Problem Is the Gawadar Port and Trade Route, 02.09.2010

RFE/RL Kyrgyz-Uzbek Talks Held On Release Of Kyrgyz Border Guards, 01.09.2010

Long war Journal Senior Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan commander targeted in northern Afghanistan, 30.08.2010

AP Silk's dark side: Uzbek kids made to grow cocoons, 28.08.2010

Guardian Kyrgyzstan: The void in Asia's heart, 27.08.2010

OpenDemocracy Beware of meddling in Kyrgyzstan!, 27.08.2010

New York Times Legacy of Torture, 27.08.2010

Eurasianet Tashkent Promoting Inter-Ethnic Unity, But Strengthening Security Forces Just in Case, 27.08.2010

AP German prosecutors charge suspected Islamic terrorist after extradition from Pakistan, 26.08.2010

Express Tribune India-Afghanistan talks wind up, 26.08.2010

RFE/RL Taliban Kill Nine Police In Afghan North, 26.08.2010

Reuters Karzai aide in corruption probe linked to CIA, 26.08.2010

Canadian Press UN agency makes unusual Pakistan aid appeal, while Washington pushes for transparency, 26.08.2010

Foreign Policy How to leave Afghanistan without losing, 25.08.2010

Washington Post 25 Islamic militants escape from Tajik prison, 23.08.2010

Euronews Osh protesters defy Kyrgyzstan government, 20.08.2010

Reuters Kremlin-led security bloc to hear Kyrgyz appeal, 19.08.2010

Forum 18 UZBEKISTAN: "The Court decided so", 19.08.2010

VOA Intimidation of Uzbek Minority Continues in Kyrgyzstan, 17.08.2010

RFE/RL Kyrgyz Officials Seek Release Of People Detained In Uzbekistan , 17.08.2010

Telegraph Osh mayor pushes ahead with plan to rehouse Uzbeks, 16.08.2010

Global Voices Kyrgyzstan: Nationalist agenda raises amidst new rallies , 16.08.2010

Eurasianet Mixed Marriages in Kyrgyzstan Strained by Ethnic Violence, 16.08.2010

Platts Afghanistan finds new oil field, holds 1.8 bil barrels: ministry, 15.08.2010

AFP Uzbek group attacks Afghan police, three dead, 15.08.2010

Long War Journal ISAF continues to ID 'foreign fighters' in Afghanistan, 15.08.2010

Eurasianet Uzbekistan Weekly Roundup, 15.08.2010

HRW Uzbekistan: Activist Hit With New Sentence, 14.08.2010

AFP South Kyrgyzstan forces may have used torture: UN rights, 20.07.2010

Eurasianet Reconstruction Plan To "Ethnically Cleanse" Osh, Uzbeks Fear, 20.07.2010

RFE/RL Kabul Wants To Change The Way Foreign Aid Is Spent , 20.07.2010

Ex Ponto Als Oezbeekse mahalla's in rook opgaan, 17.07.2010

Euronews Roza Otumbayeva: “We have the nation waiting to reconstruct itself”, 17.07.2010

CNN Thousands remain displaced after Kyrgyz violence, 16.07.2010

Eurasianet Tashkent’s Response to Kyrgyz Crisis Boosts Karimov’s Image, 16.07.2010

Asia Times Russia has reasons to stay its hand, 15.07.2010

New York Times In Southern Kyrgyzstan, Uzbeks Become Targets of Police Abuse, 15.07.2010

VOA A Relative Calm In Kyrgyzstan, 13.07.2010

Guardian Beware dictators bearing gifts, Naomi, 05.07.2010

RFE/RL Getting To The Roots Of Resentment In Kyrgyzstan, 05.07.2010

New York Times Uzbeks Accused of Inciting Violence in Kyrgyzstan, 02.07.2010

AP Kyrgyz humanitarian crisis enters new phase, 01.07.2010

Eurasianet The Pentagon Spreading Wealth in Central Asia, 30.06.2010

Moscow Times An Imitation Empire, 30.06.2010

ВВС Gen David Petraeus faces confirmation to lead Afgan war, 29.06.2010

Eurasianet Documents Highlight Problems with Uzbek Corridor of Afghan Supply Route, 29.06.2010

New York Times Kyrgyz Voting Appears Calm, 28.06.2010