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Latest in Tag: Turkey
Turkey and Qatar urge Egypt to return to the ballot box, release Morsi
FMs Davutoğlu and Al-Attiyah say that “legitimacy must return to Egypt”
Turkey PM fires back at US over his claims on Israel, Egypt
The Turkish leader on Tuesday accused the Jewish state of being behind the military-backed ouster of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi last month
Turkish FM tours Europe to discuss Egypt
Davutoğlu and counterparts share ‘deep concern’ about violence
US slams Erdogan claim on Morsi ouster
White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the comments were “offensive and unsubstantiated and wrong.”
Turkish leaders meeting about Egypt postponed
Meeting will take place on Thursday at Ankara
Turkish heads meet to discuss Egypt
Turkey’s president, PM, Foreign minister, meet to discuss latest developments in Egypt
No reconciliation with those with blood on their hands: PM
Government faces international criticism, receives support from Coptic Church
Two Turkish Airlines pilots abducted in Lebanon
The abduction is believed to be related to the kidnap of nine Lebanese Shi’as in Syria in May 2012
Obama and Erdoğan discuss Egypt
Obama and Erdogan “expressed concern” about the situation in Egypt
Turkish government bans political slogans during football matches
A ban on political slogans at football matches in Turkey reflects Erdogan’s attempts to criminalise fans, Dorsey argues
Egyptian exports to EU, Turkey and South Africa unaffected by political stances
The positions of Turkey and South Africa will not have an effect on fertilizer exports, revenues from which were described as relatively weak, considering that only 30,000 tons were shipped per year
More demos likely, Turkey’s ‘Standing Man’ tells AFP
Erdem Gunduz caught the country’s attention by standing silently and alone in Istanbul’s iconic Taksim Square
Foreign ministry warns Turkey on Egypt stance
Ministry calls Turkish statements on Egypt a “transgression of diplomatic norms”
Egypt-Turkish freight not frozen: official
The cargo was then trucked to Adabiya Port in Suez, where it was shipped via the Rose Garden shipping liner to Dhiba Port in Saudi Arabia.
Turkey suspends navigational lines with Egypt due to “financial constraints”
The shipping line, run and managed by the Sisa Shipping Company, connects the Iskenderun port in Turkey to Adabiya in Port Said, was suspended this week.
Turkish investors support Egypt despite political dispute
Turkish businessmen are committed to their strategy of increasing their investments in Egypt to $5bn by 2017, at a rate exceeding 300%
Egypt’s Second Transition and the World
By Ronald Meinardus To understand the unfolding politics of post 30 June Egypt, it is useful to follow developments on three distinct policy levels. First, there is the level of the implementation of the new order’s roadmap. This is an extremely ambitious, I would even say unrealistic, timetable to get Egypt back to democratically legitimised …
Mansour sends message to Turkish president
Interim president stresses diligence on bilateral relations between both states
Secretary-General of the International Organization of the Muslim Brotherhood demonstrates in Turkey
Ibrahim Munir took part of protest in support of ousted President Mohamed Morsi
Part two: A test of democracy for Egypt or a test of democracy for the west?
By Sinem Tezyapar Absence of democratic culture When Morsi came to power, it was at a time when a long-term dictatorship had just ended; there existed in Egypt no democratic constitution, no democratic culture and no democratic experience whatsoever. Even for countries where democracy is well-rooted, when a new government is formed, it is …
Turkey’s Erdogan says Morsi ‘my president’ in Egypt
Erdogan said Sunday that ousted Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed Morsi was the only legitimate president of Egypt
Tactical retreat: Ultras absent from protests in Egypt and Turkey
By James M. Dorsey Militant, highly politicised football fans who played key roles in the toppling of Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, opposition to post-Mubarak military rule and last month’s mass protests against Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, have been, as organisations, conspicuously absent from the dramatic scenes in Cairo with the overthrow of President …
UEFA decision highlights murky Turkish football politics
By James M. Dorsey A decision by European football body UEFA to ban two top Turkish clubs from competing in European championships for match-fixing has highlighted potentially murky politics underlying the worst scandal in Turkish sporting history. The decision in response to the Turkish Football Federation’s failure to impose penalties and in advance of an …
Turkish teen becomes fifth fatality from June protests
The deadly wave of protests presented Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Islamic-rooted government with the most serious challenge to its rule since it came to power more than a decade ago.
Condemnation of violence at the Republican Guard headquarters
General call for prompt investigations, FJP calls for international intervention
The future of Islamism- part three: What will become of the Muslim Brotherhood?
By Nicholas Gjorvad While part two discussed what factors will shape Islamist parties in the future, part three will focus specifically on the future of the Muslim Brotherhood which has become an increasingly popular topic in the last few days. At this juncture, the future of the Brotherhood is dependent upon a myriad of factors …
The future of Islamism- part two: Where does Islamism go from here?
By Nicholas Gjorvad Today’s article explores the issues which face Islamists going forward. As part one pointed out, the setbacks that Islamist parties in the Middle East have recently experienced can largely be attributed to the instances of over-ambitious and unilateral moves of Islamist leaders in power. In light of the pushback from opposition groups, …
The future of Islamism part 1: A difficult year for Islamists
By Nicholas Gjorvad This is the first of three articles discussing the future of Islamism in Egypt and the Middle East. Today’s article will review the various setbacks of Islamist parties in the region not long after impressive electoral victories. Part two will explore the path that Islamism takes from here and whether the Islamist …
Turkey’s ‘silent man’ vigils go on as protests fizzle out
The police presence on the square was much smaller than in previous days and the area was mostly overrun with tourists and commuters resuming their normal routines.
Turkey warns it may deploy army as protests rage
Police “will use all their powers” to end the unrest, Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc said in a televised interview.