Turkey has withdrawn from the Istanbul Convention, designed to help protect women from violence. Turkey was the first country to sign the treaty in 2011.
What Does Turkey Withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention Mean for Women in Muslim Countries?
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Five Killed in Hospital Shelling in Syria’s Aleppo
Turkey’s defence ministry said on Sunday five people were killed and 10 injured in an artillery attack by Damascus-backed forces on a hospital in the northwest Aleppo region, where Turkish and local allied forces hold territory.
54 US Senators Condemn Authoritarianism in Turkey; Forgotten Missionaries International Funds Bible Materials for Children
A bipartisan group of 54 US senators sent a letter to President Biden regarding human rights concerns in Turkey. These include jailing journalists and purging independent judges.
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Pastor Facing Deportation in Turkey Requests Prayer for Court Hearing
Pastor Michael Feulner of Yalova Lighthouse Church requests prayer for a court hearing contesting a security designation that would effectively ban him from the country.
Mercy Projects Starts Dairy Farm and Christian School in Armenia to Minister to Locals
The historically Christian country of Armenia is surrounded by Muslim nations. Their small army made up of both regular soldiers and a huge contingent of volunteers is their only defense. Armenia was attacked by their neighbor Azerbaijan, armed by the Turkish army, on September 25th. […]
Atrocities, Mourning Follow Armenia-Azerbaijan War
Three days of national mourning for victims of a seven-week war with Azerbaijan ended last night in Armenia. The conflict killed more than 5,000 people, including civilians. See our coverage here.
Pastor Andrew Brunson Says Believers in America Need to Prepare for Coming Persecution
Pastor Andrew Brunson, who was detained for this faith in Turkey for two years on trumped-up terrorism and spying charges before being released in October 2018, told CBN News recently that persecution and harassment toward Christ followers in America is about to intensify in many ways and that Christians […]
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Viewership Soars for Christian TV in the Middle East
As nations mark World Television Day (21 November), soaring audience engagement shows that Christian television is bringing hope to Middle East viewers grappling with COVID-19, according to a SAT-7 press release.
SAT-7 Continues Outreach as Turkey Reels After 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake
After a 7.0 earthquake rocked parts of Turkey and Greece on October 31, strong aftershocks keep coming. Over the last two weeks, earthquakes ranging from 4.0 to 4.5 continue to rattle the Aegean Sea.
