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I've been reporting for the English service of France24 TV since 2007, filing on Turkey, Syria and Cyprus. I came to television from news agency writing, where details are very important. What I love about TV reporting is one has to step back from the facts of an event, and focus on the significance. In radio, I've freelanced for CBS, Cape Talk and RTE. I was born in London, raised in Johannesburg and trained by The Star newspaper. After travelling Africa and the Middle East, I lived in France, England and Egypt, where I worked for AP for nearly 10 years. I enjoy taking photographs, riding horses and swimming _ the annual race across the Bosphorus Strait.
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Ankara backtracks on freedom to commemorate Armenian murders
Turkish liberals commemorated the Armenian massacres with significantly lower participation and faced police restrictions on using the word 'genocide'. Nicolas Tavitian, director of the Armenian General Benevolent Union Europe, expressed that the inability to publicly say 'Armenian genocide' marked a regression in freedom.
The Gezi Park protests of 2013 ... the most sustained challenge to Erdogan in 10 years ... live broadcast for France24 TV
Turkey's opposition protests, plans as date set for Istanbul re-vote
In Istanbul, residents protested the decision of the Supreme Electoral Council to void the election for Istanbul’s mayor by banging pots and pans. This form of protest was reminiscent of the Gezi Park protests in 2013, where people expressed their discontent with then-Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a similar manner. The sound of the cookware being used as instruments of protest was captured in a video from the night of the announcement.
Erdogan blasts polling as Turkey's local elections approach
Turkish citizens are preparing for municipal elections on March 31, which are seen as a referendum on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. With the economy struggling, the opposition has a significant chance to challenge Erdogan's party. Erdogan has been actively campaigning, holding rallies in different cities.
Turkey praises 'overdue' US bounties for PKK leaders
Turkey has expressed cautious approval of the United States' decision to offer $12 million in bounties for information leading to the capture of the top three leaders of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). The US Embassy confirmed the bounties on Murat Karayilan, Cemil Bayik, and Duran Kalkan, with Turkey suspecting the move may be compensation for US support of the YPG, the PKK's Syrian affiliate.
Erdogan slams US-Kurdish patrols near Syria border
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized the United States for conducting military patrols with the Syrian Democratic Forces along the Syrian-Turkish border and for reimposing sanctions on Iran, labeling the latter as 'imperialist'. He expressed concerns that such actions could lead to serious negative developments.
Turkish paper reveals new details on Khashoggi killing
A man resembling Jamal Khashoggi wore his clothes after his murder in the Saudi Consulate to mislead the world into believing Khashoggi had left the building alive. Mustafa al-Mudaini, part of the group involved, commented on the eeriness of wearing the clothes of the man they had killed just minutes prior.
Turkey's Finance Ministry, Moody's have opposite views on economy's direction
Finance Minister Berat Albayrak presented an optimistic view of Turkey's fight against inflation, which has reached a 15-year high at 25%, by announcing measures to mitigate its effects. However, Moody's rating agency contradicted this outlook, suggesting that Turkey is on the verge of a recession.
Turkey's ruling party cuts deal with nationalist MHP on mayoral races
President Recip Tayyip Erdogan announced a deal between his Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the right-wing Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) for the upcoming municipal elections in Turkey. This strategic move aims to unite the right-of-center vote to counter potential losses for the AKP due to economic challenges and declining presidential approval ratings.
Confusion, then joy as Turkish court frees US pastor
US Pastor Andrew Brunson was released by a Turkish court despite being convicted of aiding a terrorist group, due to time already served. The court's decision was influenced by high-level interest and advocacy from US President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, who both celebrated the outcome. Brunson's release marked a significant moment in US-Turkish relations, with Trump and Pence personally invested in the case.
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