Articles by Gozde Bayar

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Growing diaspora in Europe instills hope in us: Erdogan Islamophobia one of most important tools for Western politicians to cover up their failures, says Turkish president

April 11, 2021   

(Anadolu) The Turkish president on Sunday said that the Western countries do not want to acknowledge the reality of [the] Turkish diaspora getting stronger. Recep Tayyip Erdogan said they never doubted that Turks and Muslims would take a much more visible place […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

‘Macron’s remarks on Islam a provocation’ Turkish president says French leader’s remarks claiming 'Islam is in crisis' go beyond disrespect

October 6, 2020   

(Anadolu) The French president’s recent claims about Islam amount to a dangerous provocation, Turkey’s president said on Tuesday. “[Emmanuel] Macron’s statement on ‘Islam is in crisis’ in a city where Muslims are the majority go beyond disrespect and are a clear provocation,” […]