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Erdoğan’s Reply to Obama’s Criticism on Press Freedom

Erdoğan’s Reply to Obama’s Criticism on Press Freedom

Upon US President Obama’s criticism against Erdoğan as to freedom of the press, Erdoğan has said these topics didn’t come up at the meeting, and if they did he would have explained him with examples that insult is not a part of that freedom.

Obama criticizes Erdoğan on Freedom of Speech, Democracy

Obama criticizes Erdoğan on Freedom of Speech, Democracy

US President Obama has answered over being asked on Erdoğan’s guards attacking on the journalists as “I think the approach they have been taking toward the press is one that could lead Turkey down a path that would be very troubling. We will keep on giving them advices”.

Erdoğan Meets Obama

Erdoğan Meets Obama

US President Obama and President Erdoğan have come together at the dinner given at the White House following Nuclear Security Summit. The meeting lasted 50 minutes, Anadolu Agency reported.

Interview with Abbas Vali on Syria, Kurds and Turkey

Interview with Abbas Vali on Syria, Kurds and Turkey

"I think government’s wrong approach and calculation towards developments in Syria and Rojava have shaped its current attitude towards the peace process with the PKK. The Turkish government is stalling; they don’t want the peace process although they fear to admit it."

23 September 2013 Ece Koçak

Turkey Closed Damascus Embassy

Turkey Closed Damascus Embassy

The Turkish government closed down the Damascus Embassy and recalled the ambassador and other diplomats. The decision to shut the embassy down came right after a meeting of PM Erdoğan and President Obama. The consulate in Halep is still open.

"Palestinians' Hope in Obama in Regression"

Middle East expert Kar notes that the US president refrained from voicing the fundamental demands of Palestinians in his meeting with Israel's PM.

Obama’s Statement on 1915 Keeps Turkey Dissatisfied

Obama’s Statement on 1915 Keeps Turkey Dissatisfied

The long-awaited statement by the US President on 24 April left Turkish politicians dissatisfied.

How Did Turkish Newspapers Receive Obama?

The Evrensel, Birgün and Günlük newspapers criticised Obama’s messages as insincere. Hürriyet, Milliyet and Radikal quoted his message of a new phase in Turkish-American relations. Star and Taraf published his message to the Muslim world.

7 April 2009 Emine Özcan

Students Charmed As Obama Leaves Turkey

US president meets with religious leaders and attends a Q&A meeting with college students before leaving for Iraq. He voices change on combating global warming and increased efforts for resolving conflicts via dialogue.

Army's Affection for US Overcomes Boycott for DTP

While PM Erdoğan refuses to meet with the pro-Kurdish MPs, DTP co-chair Türk met with us president Obama and expressed their views for a peaceful solution to the Kurdish issue. Army commanders attend General Assembly meeting after two years.

“Obama Wants Soldiers for Afghanistan, Not Peace”

“Obama Wants Soldiers for Afghanistan, Not Peace”

Mater from the Global Peace and Justice Coalition believes that NATO should be disbanded. He adds, “Obama is sending 17,000 soldiers to Afghanistan. He is not bringing peace.”

7 April 2009 Bawer Çakır

Obama Avoids Concrete Comments on Armenian Issue and the PKK

Obama Avoids Concrete Comments on Armenian Issue and the PKK

US president meets president Gül and addresses the parliament. He avoids making concrete statements on recognizing Armenian genocide claims and support on fighting Kurdish rebels; praises Turkey-US relations as a model of alliance.

What Would You Tell Obama?

What Would You Tell Obama?

After the G20 and NATO summits, the US President is now in Turkey. We would like Obama to close down military bases, pull out of Iraq and Afghanistan, and fight against global climate change.

5 April 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

DTP to Discuss Kurdish Issue With Obama

US president Obama arrives in Turkey this afternoon. DTP MP Tuncel says they would demand improving diplomatic efforts in trying to resolve the problems in the Middle East.

Obama to Meet Opposition Leaders Separately

Obama to Meet Opposition Leaders Separately

Parliamentary Speaker Toptan has announced that US President Obama will meet opposition leaders separately. DTP leader Türk and CHP leader Baykal had agreed to a group meeting of opposition leaders, but MHP leader Bahçeli has criticised such an arrangement as “unethical”.

2 April 2009 Tolga Korkut

“Obama Trying to Make Turkey US Outpost”

“Obama Trying to Make Turkey US Outpost”

Associate Professor Çalışkan believes that Obama’s impending visit is aimed at getting Turkey to support the US withdrawal from Iraq.

10 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

“Obama Can’t Be Worse than Predecessors”

We asked people in the streets of Eminönü, central Istanbul, what they thought about Barack Obama’s election. The answers were cautiously optimistic.

22 January 2009 Bawer Çakır

Jubilation and Resignation as World Reacts to Arrival of New US President

Citizens from Africa to the Middle East explain how they think Barack Obama's presidency will affect the planet's hotspots.

21 January 2009 Saeed Kamali Dehghan,Xan Rıce,Luke Hardıng

Obama Era Starts in USA

Obama Era Starts in USA

Barack Obama has been sworn in as 44th President of the United States. Over a million people watched his inauguration, at which he swore on Abraham Lincoln’s bible to “preserve, protect and defend the constitution”.

21 January 2009

Inaugural Address of President Barack Obama

Read here in full the remarks as prepared for delivery by the 44th president of the United States on his inauguration on Tuesday, 20 January.

21 January 2009

Human Rights Organisations: Obama, Close Down Guantanamo!

Human rights organisations have called on Obama to present a detailed plan for the closure of Guantanamo base and to form an independent commission to investigate human rights violations at the camp.

13 January 2009