Turkey will hold its second general election of this year November 1, after the ruling AK party failed to gain a majority during the last election
In Turkey’s remote Kurdish communities, the hope for peace is once again being displaced by fear of conflict. Henry Ridgwell reports from the remote Kurdish region of Erzurum, eastern Turkey.
As Turkey faces its second parliamentary election in five months, the country's Kurdish minority has once again become central to the vote
Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s supporters say he's brought Turkey respect; critics say ruling party has grown increasingly authoritarian
Turkey will hold a general election November 1, after rival parties failed to agree on forming a coalition government following the last vote in June. The election is taking place against the backdrop of the recent bomb attack on a Kurdish peace rally in Ankara. Fears over the threats facing the country are driving a deepening polarization of society. VOA's Henry Ridgwell reports.
Freedom of the press in Turkey is under serious threat, according to a coalition of global media rights groups that have completed an urgent mission to the country ahead of next month's election. VOA's Henry Ridgwell reports.
Assessment comes from coalition of global media rights groups ahead of key elections next month
To have Ankara stem migrant flow, EU leaders offer country $3.5B, visa-free travel, and renewed accession talks
European Union leaders have agreed on a plan to offer Turkey $3.5 billion, together with visa-free travel and renewed accession talks, in return for stopping the flow of refugees and migrants into the EU. But as Henry Ridgwell reports from London, the offer is getting a lukewarm reception in Ankara.
Plan to Create Jobs For Syrian Refugees Sparks Regional Interest
Oxford professor says EU should spend millions of dollars to produce employment for refugees from war-torn nation, providing dignity, security
Ankara is warning the United States and Russia against arming Kurdish forces in Syria, saying they are allied to what it calls Kurdish terrorists in Turkey. But analysts say the West sees the Kurds as a vital ally in countering the spread of the Islamic State terror group. VOA's Henry Ridgwell reports.
West considers Syria Kurds vital ally in countering IS threat; Ankara sees them as terror group allied with long-time foe PKK
Amnesty International report accusing Western-back Kurdish forces of forcibly ejecting mainly Arab and Turkmen communities in northern Syria comes day after American officials said US had airdropped 50 tons of arms and ammunition to rebels in region. Henry Ridgwell has more from London.
The human rights group Amnesty International has accused the Saudi-led coalition of war crimes in airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen. Henry Ridgwell reports the group says hundreds of civilians have been killed in strikes on residential areas.
Rights group looked into 13 airstrikes carried out around Houthi stronghold of Sa’da where 100 civilians, including 59 children, were killed
Amnesty International has accused Hungary of breaking multiple international and European human rights laws in its handling of the refugee crisis. As Henry Ridgwell reports, thousands of migrants and refugees continue to travel through the Balkans to Hungary every day.
Amnesty International accuses Hungary of breaking multiple international, European human rights laws in handling of refugee crisis
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is warning Russia that any aggression against Turkey is an aggression against NATO. While visiting Brussels, he also called for a no-fly zone in northern Syria to protect refugees from attacks by Syrian government forces. Europe has offered over $1 billion to help Turkey cope with the refugee crisis, as VOA's Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Progress in good governance in Africa is stalling, according to the latest figures compiled by a non-governmental organization - the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. The group says along with concerns over political freedom, many countries have been hit by falling prices for raw materials. More from Henry Ridgwell in London.
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