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Turkey exploits post-9/11 counterterrorism model to target critics in exile Turkey has drawn extensively from the U.S. counterterrorism post-9/11 playbook to go after exiled political enemies, in particular the Gulen movement.

Turkey exploits "war on terror" to target critics in exile!
#TransnationalRepression

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Wishing all abundant blessings as the lights of Hanukkah intertwine w/ the Christmas lights. May this rare coincidence of celebrations—rooted in faith, miracles, & love—fill the hearts & homes of my Jewish & Christian friends w/ peace, happiness, bright awakenings. Happy #Hanukkah & #MerryChristmas!

(6/6) Mary is also highly honored in ⁦‪#Islam‬⁩, with an entire chapter of the Quran (Surah Maryam) named after her. She is described as a pure and devout woman, chosen above all women.

‎As Christmas embodies peace, love, and hope, I wish you all a ⁦‪#MerryChristmas!

(5/6) … and creating birds from clay (Surah Al-Imran, ⁦‪3:49‬⁩).
Islam teaches that Jesus (Isa) was neither crucified nor killed. Instead, it is believed that Allah raised him to heaven, and Muslims await his return before the Day of Judgment to restore justice and establish peace.
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‎⁦‪(4/6) His birth was miraculous, as he was born to the Virgin ⁦‪#Mary‬⁩ (Maryam) without a father. This event is described in the Quran as a sign of God’s power (Surah Maryam, 19:16–21). By Allah’s will, Jesus performed many miracles, such as healing the blind, bringing the dead to life, …
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(3/6) … frequently mentioned in the Quran and Islamic tradition. While his role differs from Christian theology, he holds an essential place in Islamic belief. #Jesus‬⁩ is considered one of the greatest prophets, sent by Allah to guide the Children of Israel.

(2/6) …Christmas trees symbolizing life and renewal, & lights representing the light of ⁦‪#Christ‬⁩.

Non-Christian cultures have also adopted the holiday as a time of goodwill, community, & festivity. In Islam, Jesus (⁦‪#Isa‬⁩, عليه السلام) is a highly revered prophet and messenger of God, …

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‎(1/6) Christmas is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Over time, it’s evolved into a global cultural and religious celebration with both sacred and secular traditions.

‎While ⁦‪#Christmas ‬⁩primarily marks the birth of Jesus, it also encompasses other symbolic aspects, such as …

DOORS Doors

“DOORS”
The word “door” carries with it stories untold…
It has long been a dream of mine to travel across different geographies, capturing photographs of doors and writing about the lives of the women behind them.

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KAPILAR Kapılar…

“KAPILAR”
Ardindaki hikayeler…

Hayalimdir, farklı coğrafyaları dolaşıp kapı fotoğrafları çekmek ve o kapılariın ardındaki kadın hikayelerini yazmak.

Coğrafyalar, vatanlar, yuvalar, kapılar…
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(8/8) of her own? Or is she the unspeakable, the unutterable? Five letters, sharp as a blade, yet never fully acknowledged.

#GiselePelicot has changed the narrative all the way around in her case! May all gender-based injustices share the same success.

(7/8) The world, it seems, is a double-edged sword for women. Should they demand equality and justice, take action, or resist, they are cast as threats to the state, to society, to religion, or even to the global order.

And so the question: who is “woman”? Is she someone with no name or story

(6/8) their religion, culture, or geography. They must be swiftly saved & transformed into “modernity”, because what the women themselves want or experience is of little matter. After all, there’s already another patriarchy—a more “sophisticated” and “enlightened” one—waiting to decide their fate.

(5/8) of “acting like a woman.” Meanwhile, a woman who is assertive, strong (!), or deeply engaged in the public sphere is dismissed as “not womanly.”

Then there’s the perspective of the “white saviors” barging in from outside. To them, women are helpless, passive beings in need of rescuing—from

(4/8) husband stray (!). For the man, however, the narrative is mostly temptation, a momentary lapse, or merely a minor indiscretion, a “speck of dirt.”
Let’s not even get started on gender roles. A man who is kind, empathetic, compassionate, fair, or heaven forbid, helps with housework, is accused

(3/8) that is sought. Rarely does anyone pause to consider the reasons behind the mother’s decision to end her pregnancy.

In cases of infidelity, the morality and values of the other woman are scrutinized first, or the “deficiencies” of the betrayed wife are debated—how she “let” her

(2/8) Take, for instance, [sexual] harassment: society’s collective reflex is apparent: the first thing questioned is the woman’s attire, behavior, or whereabouts at the “wrong” time and place.

When it comes to abortion, whether or not there’s a legal marriage, it’s the father’s approval

(1/8) Who is “woman”? Is she nameless? Or is she the unmentionable “five-letter word”?

Whether it’s a domestic matter within a family or a public scandal splashed across the community, discussions about gendered dynamics almost always revolve around the “woman”.

(2/2) @GulcanDiril:

“Türkiye’de çok fazla adaletsizlik ve çok fazla acı var, farkındayız. Her
yük kendine ağır, her acı kendi biricik. Ölüm ve kayıp arasında dipsiz bir karanlığa terkedildik.
[Ama] durumu kabul etmek, olanları kabullenmek mümkün değil.

#HurmüzDiriliBulun #HurmüzDirilNerede

(1/2) Gazi Üniversitesi öğrencisiyken ailesine destek olmak için kurye olarak çalışan ve trafikte uyardığı üç kişi tarafından boğazından bıçaklanarak hayatını kaybeden #SametÖzgül’ün annesi Hacer Baran:

“Türkiye dinle beni, bir evladım öldü, iki kişi serbest kaldı.”

#SametÖzgülAdaletBekliyor

People don’t realize how much strength it takes to pull your own self out of a dark place mentally.
So, if you’ve done that today or any day, be proud of yourself!

The hormonal stages in a woman’s life— #menstruation, #pregnancy, #postpartum, #perimenopause, and #menopause—aren’t just personal experiences; they ripple out, impacting families, communities, and society as a whole….talking about these topics openly …

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“Civil death”
“Social genocide”

These terms echo the stories of systemic persecution in #Turkey. As a powerful reminder of the human cost of #authoritarianism, Freedom Convention reflected heartfelt pleas for justice to the exposure of weaponized laws & the stigmatization of people as terrorists.

Painfully true!
Cemal Yildirim: #Turkey’s regimes executed minors falsifying their ages. In this country, where bodies once bore more bullets than their ages, now girls aged 13-17 are being tried for alleged terrorism. The faces of fascism may change, but acts remain the same.

#KizCocuklariDavasi

Lawyer Dilek Ekmekçi’s, who exposed the abuse of girls in state dorms, been imprisoned for nearly 3 months & on hunger strike for 27 days.

She was forcibly admitted to a psychiatric hospital, stripped of her clothing & handcuffed—a cruel act & sexual assault to silence her.
#DilekEkmekçiyeÖzgürlük

Minors as young as 13 face coerced confessions & unjust charges in Türkiye’s “Case of the Minor Girls.” Their rights are being trampled in violation of international law. Stand up for justice—monitor the Dec 13 trial & demand accountability.
#KizCocuklariDavasi

The “Case of the Minor Girls” in #Türkiye reveals an alarming erosion of judicial independence - minors as young as 13 facing inhumane treatment, coerced confessions, violating int’l laws.
Everyone must speak out to protect children & uphold the law.
#KızÇocuklarıDavası
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#KızCocuklarıDavası, hem yargilanan onca masum o genc icin cok muhim hem de tum yargi sisteminin halini gösteren ve gelecege yonelik de emsal teskil eden, teskil edecek olan bir dava. Yani mustakil bir dava degil aslinda.
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Join us as voices unite: experts, journalists, activists, and survivors expose the toll of #Turkey's political purge, silenced dissent, and broken promises. Together, we stand for justice and amplify the unheard. Be the change! @silencedturkey.bsky.social @hafzagrdp.bsky.social

Voices of courage unite: experts, journalists, activists, and survivors come together to expose the human cost of #Turkey’s political purge, the silencing of dissent, and the betrayal of its international commitments. Stand with the oppressed as we amplify their voices!