Ten years ago in Turkey, on July 15, 2016, there was an attempted coup. What exactly happened that night remains unclear.
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Ten years ago in Turkey, on July 15, 2016, there was an attempted coup. What exactly happened that night remains unclear.
One of the factors that turn states and nations against one another is the textbooks taught in schools. History textbooks in schools are filled with teachings and information that portray one's own nation as the hero and others as the enemy. This is one of the reasons why hatred and hostility between societies and nations persist for generations.
After being forced into exile, journalist and academic Osman Özsoy reflects on the heartbreaking cost of political repression in Turkey—where even his mother was denied the right to be buried beside her family. A searing personal story of grief, exile, and the rise of dictatorship.
When asked about the most beautiful place in the world, Turkish artist Barış Manço answered not with a famous landmark, but with his own neighborhood in Istanbul. His words reveal a universal truth: what we miss most is home.
Turkey’s Descent into Dictatorship: A New Tactic of Repression
From revoking diplomas to imprisoning opposition leaders, Turkey’s government is tightening its grip on power. As democracy crumbles, even history’s worst dictators might be surprised by these tactics.
In Osman Ozsoy's narrative, acts of kindness lead to unexpected blessings, illustrating the timeless principle that "those who do good will receive good." Through heartfelt anecdotes of reciprocity, Ozsoy highlights the transformative power of compassion in fostering solidarity and resilience within communities.