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Dorian Jones

Dorian Jones reports for VOA from Istanbul.

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October 13, 2011
European Union Critical of Human Rights in Turkey

EU report criticizes Ankara over freedom of expression and treatment of its minorities
October 09, 2011
Declining French-Turkish Relations Could Have Regional Implications

Relations hit new low after Sarkozy called on Turkey to recognize the mass killings of Armenians before, during World War I as genocide
October 06, 2011
Turkey Moves to Directly Support Syrian Opposition

Turkish PM condemns UN resolution veto, says his country will impose its own sanctions against Damascus
September 27, 2011
Kurdish Politicians End Boycott of Turkish Parliament

Decision comes as fighting between Kurdish rebels and Turkish troops intensifies
September 20, 2011
Tension Escalates Between Turkey and Kurds

Explosion in Ankara killing several people blamed by government on PKK as Turkish armed forces build up on Iraqi border
September 18, 2011
Turkey Undertakes Big Push to Replace Military Constitution

While there is almost universal agreement on need for new constitution, disagreements run deep on exact changes
September 08, 2011
Analysts Warn of Tensions from Turkish PM's North Africa Tour

PM Erdogan warns that Turkish warships will escort any Turkish ship seeking to break Israel's blockade of Gaza
September 05, 2011
Turkey Slaps More Sanctions on Israel After UN Report

Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan announces immediate suspension of military trade with Israel
September 03, 2011
Israel Turkey Relations Worsen After UN Report

Turkish FM talks of plans to apply to International Court of Justice for an investigation into Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip
September 01, 2011
Turkey Expels Israel's Ambassador, Cuts Military Ties Over UN Report

UN panel concludes that Israeli government used 'excessive, unreasonable' force in stopping Gaza-bound Turkish ship
August 29, 2011
Turkey Announces Return of Properties to Non-Muslim Minorities

Move called landmark decision for country's non-Muslim minorities, major boost to its much-troubled bid to join European Union
August 24, 2011
Diplomats Meet in Turkey to Discuss Libya's Future

Libya Contact Group calls for quick process to obtain billions of dollars in Libyan assets for use by rebels' NTC
August 16, 2011
Hope For Peace Fades in Turkey Over PKK Attack

Kurdish rebels launched a deadly attack on Turkish soldiers in Hakkari province near Turkey's border with Iraq
August 14, 2011
Alleged Military Coup Plotters on Trial in Turkey

Concern is growing that there maybe other motives behind four-year investigation
July 31, 2011
Turkish PM Convenes Key Meeting After Mass Army Resignations

Resignation of top four military commanders Friday widely seen as bringing end to decades of political meddling by country's generals
July 28, 2011
Istanbul Cracks Down on Outdoor Eating, Drinking

Officials cite logistics concerns, though some suspect wave of conservatism in city as Muslim world prepares for Ramadan
July 25, 2011
Turkey Takes Steps to Stem Violence Against Women

Growing public outcry over domestic violence forcing government into action
July 21, 2011
Effort Underway to Restore Relationship Between Israel, Turkey

Some say one key thing needed to shore up ties between two nations is apology from Benjamin Netanyahu to Recep Tayyip Erdogan
July 15, 2011
Syrian Opposition Mulls Government Transition

About 350 Syrian dissidents gather in Istanbul for 'National Salvation Conference'
July 14, 2011
Turkey Hopes to Help Bring Peaceful Future to Libya

Istanbul hosts latest meeting on Libya; hopes to leverage status as only predominately Muslim country in NATO, ties to African, Mideast

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