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Morocco World
6 days ago
- Politics
- Morocco World
IOF Attack on Foreign Diplomats: PJD Urges Government to Cut Ties with Israel
Rabat – Morocco's Justice and Development Party (PJD) condemned the targeting of a high-level diplomatic delegation by Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF), which opened fire towards ambassadors, including the Moroccan envoy to Palestine, Abderrahim Meziane, during their visit to the Jenin refugee camp. Recalling in a statement on Wednesday that the attack nearly cost the life of the ambassador, PJD strongly condemned the 'criminal act' that 'once again reveals the brutal nature of this entity that shows no regard for international law or diplomatic norms.' Expressing solidarity with the Moroccan ambassador, PJD renewed its demand, calling on the Moroccan government to sever all ties with Israel and cancel all the agreements with the 'Zionist entity.' 'We also call for the closure of the liaison office and the expulsion of its representative, as well as the closure of the Moroccan liaison office in the entity,' the statement added, urging the government to take all necessary and urgent steps to pressure Israel to end its brutal genocidal war against civilians in Gaza. On Wednesday, a viral video documented the moment when IOF opened fire on foreign diplomats visiting a camp in the occupied West Bank. The occupation government admitted to firing shots, claiming they were 'Warning shots.' The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the attack, noting that the act came during a field tour around the camp to witness the 'extent of the suffering endured by the residents of the area.' The Israeli forces justified their acts by claiming that the delegation had moved into an 'unauthorized' area, adding that their firing of shots at the delegation caused no injuries or damage. Along with other Moroccan political parties and Moroccan citizens, PJD has been calling on the Moroccan government to sever ties with Israel. Even long before the OF launched its genocidal war against Palestinians in October 2023, the party had been a vocal critic of the normalization of relations between Rabat and Tel Aviv. Since the genocidal atrocities, Moroccans took to the streets on many occasions, denouncing the aggressions and calling on the government to end ties with Israel. Morocco re-established relations with Israel in December 2020. Upon announcing the decision, King Mohammed VI explicitly renewed the country's constant support of the Palestinian cause. In recent years and months, the Moroccan monarch has consistently described the creation of an independent Palestinian state as a priority for Morocco. In response to claims and accusations of Morocco's betrayal of Palestine, King Mohammed VI has repeatedly insisted that support for the Palestinian cause is part and parcel of Morocco's identity as a nation. In a message to the recent Arab League summit in Iraq, the monarch condemned IOF's latest attacks, urging for the revival of negotiations for an immediate ceasefire. Tags: children of GazaIOF
India.com
19-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet Sumeyye Erdoğan, Daughter Of Turkish President, Facing Heat In India Over Her Ties With Celebi
photoDetails english 2903258 Updated:May 19, 2025, 09:12 PM IST Who Is Sumeyye Erdoğan 1 / 7 Sumeyye Erdoğan is a Turkish businesswoman. She is the youngest daughter of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Emine Erdoğan. Sumeyye was born on August 22, 1985, in has three siblings: Ahmet Burak, Necmettin Bilal, and Esra. Sumeyye's Professional Dashboard 2 / 7 Sumeyye Erdoğan holds a strong professional profile, She served as a political advisor to her father Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during his tenure as prime minister in 2013. She also worked as a consultant for the Justice and Development Party (AKP), monitoring foreign relations. In 2014, she started to focus on civil society work. Sumeyye is also the co-founder and the Vice-President of the Women and Democracy Association(KADEM), which was established in 2013. She became a partner in the food company Doruk Izgara alongside her brother, Bilal Erdoğan in 2010. Sumeyye Erdoğan's Educational Background 3 / 7 Graduated from Araklı İmam Hatip High School in Trabzon. Sumeyye pursued her higher education in the United States with a scholarship. She also studied Arabic at Jordan holds a bachelor's degree in sociology and politics from Indiana University Bloomington and a master's degree in economics from the London School of Economics. Celebi Aviation Alleged links To Sumeyya Erdogan 4 / 7 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's daughter Sumeyya Erdogan is making a lot of headlines in India these days. However, since Operation Sindoor, Turkey has been constantly boycotted by Indians for supporting Pakistan. The reason for the discussion about Turkish President's daughter Erdogan is the sudden cancellation of approval for ground handling services given to Turkish company Celebi Aviation at Delhi Airport. Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan this decision has cited security reasons. Boycott Calls For Turkey 5 / 7 In light of the country's growing support for Pakistan. More than 125 top trade leaders from across the country on May 16 resolved to boycott all forms of trade and commercial engagement with Turkey and Azerbaijan, including travel and tourism. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has urged all Indian film producers to reconsider Turkey as a filming destination. The resolution also warns corporate houses not to shoot any product promotion film in Turkey or Azerbaijan. Sumeyya Erdogan's Father's Recent Remarks On Kashmir 6 / 7 Erdoğan latest remarks on Kashmir come at a time when anger against Turkey has been on the rise ever since their support for Pakistan. Erdogan met Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, in which he talked about resolving the Kashmir issue on the basis of the United Nations resolutions. In His statement in which Erdoğan said, ''As Turkey, we hope for a resolution that respects human rights and involves constructive engagement from international bodies. '' ''If requested, Turkey is ready to play its part. We want peace.''He further added. Erdoğan's this remark further fuels ongoing backlash for Turkey. Sumeyye Erdoğan's Personal Life 7 / 7 Sumeyye Erdoğan married Selçuk Bayraktar on May 14, 2016, a prominent Turkish engineer and CEO of Baykar. They are parents to two children. Bayraktar is a prominent defence entrepreneur and the son of Ozdemir Bayraktar. Selcuk heads Baykar Defence, the company that produces advanced unmanned aerial vehicles used for military operations, the Bayraktar Akinci drones. (All Images: X, Facebook, Instagram)
India.com
18-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet Sumeyye Erdoğan, daughter of Turkish President Erdogan, who got punished by India for supporting..., she is now...
New Delhi: The Turkish firm that handles the lion's share of services at nine major airports in India, has lost its security clearance following Turkey's support of Pakistan over Operation Sindoor. Civil Aviation Ministry, in its statement, said the security clearance for Celebi Ground Handling India Private Limited 'is hereby revoked with immediate effect in the interest of national security'. This is India's first overt move against a Turkish firm, though for the last few years, the government has ramped up its engagement with the traditional opponents and antagonists of Turkey — Greece, Armenia, Cyprus and Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates in the Arab bloc. Çelebi Aviation India, on the other hand, refuted the allegations circulating on social media regarding its ownership and operations in India as 'misleading and factually incorrect'. The statement comes shortly after Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) terminated its contract with the Turkish-origin firm, citing security concerns, which Çelebi has firmly denied. 'We are not a Turkish organisation by any standard and adhere fully to globally accepted practices of corporate governance, transparency, and neutrality, with no political affiliations or links to any foreign government or individuals', the official statement read. Addressing rumours of political affiliations and Turkish government links, Çelebi Aviation categorically rejected claims that it has any connections to the Turkish government or political figures. The company specifically denied allegations involving Sümeyye Erdoğan, daughter of Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, stating that she holds no shareholding or ownership in the parent organisation. Who is Sümeyye Erdoğan? Sümeyye Erdoğan Bayraktar is a Turkish businesswoman She is the youngest daughter of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Emine Erdoğan. She was born on August 22, 1985, in Istanbul. She graduated from Araklı İmam Hatip High School in Trabzon and, after not achieving her desired university entrance exam results in 2002, pursued higher education in the United States with a scholarship. She earned a bachelor's degree in sociology and politics from Indiana University Bloomington and a master's degree in economics from the London School of Economics. She also studied Arabic at Jordan University. Sumeyye served as a political advisor to her father during his tenure as prime minister, notably in 2013. He served as the prime minister from 2003 to 2014. She has three siblings: Ahmet Burak, Necmettin Bilal, and Esra. Sumeyya also worked as a consultant for the Justice and Development Party (AKP), monitoring foreign relations. In 2014, she started to focus on civil society work. For that, she left the consultant role of the Justice and Development Party. Sumeyye is also the co-founder and the Vice-President of the Women and Democracy Association(KADEM), which was established in 2013. The association promotes women's rights and gender equality. In 2010, she became a partner in the food company Doruk Izgara alongside her brother, Bilal Erdoğan. On May 14, 2016, she married Selçuk Bayraktar, a prominent Turkish engineer and CEO of Baykar. They have two children. Selcuk Bayraktar is a prominent defence entrepreneur and the son of Ozdemir Bayraktar. Selcuk heads Baykar Defence, the company that produces the Bayraktar Akinci drones, advanced unmanned aerial vehicles used for military operations. In the last few weeks, Turkey has been facing massive backlash over its support that includes cutting down on trade and tourism. Indian tourists cancelling trips to the country as a 'Boycott Turkey' – that includes Turkish products – is sweeping the social media. Over the last few days, several prominent universities in India – including Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University — have cancelled tie-ups and programmes with Turkey's educational institutions.
Morocco World
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Akhannouch's Deputy Sparks Uproar: ‘Leave Morocco' Comment Ignites Fury
Doha – A fiery statement by Zahra El Manchoudi, Deputy Mayor of Agadir and close ally of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, has erupted into a political firestorm across the coastal city and throughout Moroccan social media. El Manchoudi, who serves as the ninth deputy to Akhannouch in his capacity as Agadir's Mayor and oversees cultural affairs for the council, delivered the inflammatory remarks during the May municipal council session while defending the administration's record. 'Those who like what we're doing, that's good. Those who don't like what we're doing can vacate Agadir and go to another city, or we can collect money for them to go somewhere else,' El Manchoudi declared, her words streaming live on the municipality's official Facebook page. The statement came as she praised Akhannouch's leadership and lashed out at critics of the National Rally of Independents (RNI)-led council. Her comments immediately went viral, triggering a tsunami of outrage from residents, activists, and opposition politicians. Civil society figures swiftly condemned the remarks. Some labeled her comments 'extremely dangerous' and particularly inappropriate given growing dissatisfaction with the council's handling of city affairs and ongoing infrastructure problems. Several critics demanded her immediate resignation, insisting any forthcoming apology would prove inadequate given the 'provocative' language she employed toward both constituents who voted for her and those who didn't. Community leaders expressed shock at the deputy's rhetoric, saying she should focus on revitalizing neighborhood centers that have lost their educational and developmental roles instead of making reckless statements with negative societal impact. Facing intense backlash, El Manchoudi posted a formal apology on her Facebook page the following day, attempting to contain the damage. 'During my speech at the Agadir municipal council session, I failed to express myself properly while responding to some voices that deliberately undervalue the important work our council is doing,' she wrote. 'I apologize to all Agadir residents for the words that came from me, which were not intended to offend or condescend to them.' She stressed her deep connection to the city. 'The beloved people of Agadir know me well and understand my love and appreciation for my city and its residents. I have always been dedicated to serving them even before entering politics, driven by my love for this dear city to develop it,' El Manchoudi emphasized. She concluded: 'I renew my apology to the dear people of Agadir and to everyone who felt offended by what I said, which was not meant to be presumptuous or hurtful. I confirm that I have been and continue to work to serve the interests of the city and my beloved country with full responsibility and seriousness.' Opposition figures step into the fray The incident has provided ammunition to opposition forces. Justice and Development Party (PJD) leaders and council members called the statement 'shocking and provocative,' stressing that such comments are 'unbecoming of an elected official in a city historically known for its traditions of coexistence and mutual respect.' Opposition figures further dismissed Akhannouch as the 'absent president,' claiming that he 'is only seen in ceremonial photos devoid of political and administrative meaning.' They insisted the controversy reflects deeper issues within the council's governance structure. 'This statement is not an isolated case but comes in the context of repeated discourse by some members of the governing bureau, a discourse saturated with gratuitous praise and built on denying the efforts of previous councils,' one opposition council member told local media. The controversy occurs amid growing tensions between the municipal council and various civil society components and political opposition, who criticize what they describe as 'weak interaction with citizens' complaints' and 'centralization of decisions in the hands of a narrow group of elected officials.' Meanwhile, council supporters defend El Manchoudi, arguing her comments came in an emotional context responding to 'systematic campaigns' aimed at undermining the council's work, which they say has initiated major urban infrastructure rehabilitation projects in recent years. Many critics pointed out that achievements cited by the council were largely the result of the royal program 'Agadir Urban Development Plan 2020-2024,' signed before the King on February 4, 2020, during the previous administration led by the PJD. The incident has reignited debate about responsible political discourse that respects citizens' intelligence and their right to question and criticize, viewing elected officials not as privileged but as entrusted with responsibilities requiring listening, openness, and humility. Read also: Conflict of Interest? Akhannouch Faces Backlash Over Desalination Deal Tags: Agadir mayorAziz Akhannouchbacklash
Boston Globe
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Kurdish insurgent group says it is ending conflict with Turkish state
Advertisement In a statement Monday, the group echoed Ocalan's call, saying it had 'carried the Kurdish issue to a level where it can be solved by democratic politics, and the PKK has completed its mission in that sense.' A recent congress by the group's leaders in northern Iraq had decided to end 'activities under the name of PKK.'' The group said Ocalan should lead the process of disarming, and it called on Turkey's parliament to take part. The move could end a conflict that has claimed more than 40,000 lives. It was unclear what would happen next. Ocalan has been held in near isolation in a prison on an island in the Sea of Marmara since his capture by Turkish intelligence in 1999. The PKK and pro-Kurdish politicians have called for his release, or at least for a loosening of the restrictions on him to allow him to oversee the disarmament process. Advertisement Many Kurds in Turkey have also expressed hopes that the end of the conflict would lead the government to formally expand Kurdish cultural and educational rights, but no new legislation on such issues appears imminent. The long conflict, in which PKK militants bombed civilian areas and the Turkish military responded with great force, has led to pitched battles in Kurdish-majority cities. Monday's announcement is a boon for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He can claim to have done what his predecessors failed to do, and the PKK's dissolution could expand his support among Kurds, which many analysts suspect that he covets in order to change the constitution and seek a third presidential term. Mesut Yegen, an academic who has written extensively on Kurdish issues, said there is nonetheless a long and difficult process ahead for Erdogan. The Turkish leader needs to push through legal changes on the status of militants, among other things, he said. In a social media post, Omer Celik, a spokesperson for Erdogan's governing Justice and Development Party, said the PKK's announcement was an important step in Erdogan's work to ensure a 'terror-free Turkey.' The PKK's declaration could also influence other Kurdish militias, particularly in Syria, and shift regional dynamics beyond Turkey's borders. The Kurds — an ethnic group of roughly 40 million people — are spread across Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Iraq. They were promised, but never granted, their own nation by world powers after World War I and have since launched various rebellions against governments that have sought to suppress their cultural identity. Advertisement In nearly every country where they live, Kurds have faced state-sponsored suppression of their language and culture. Yegen said that the laying down of arms by the PKK could have major implications across the region, and that 'Turkey's relations with the Kurds in Syria and Iraq will be based on cooperation, rather than conflict.' He added, 'It is clear that the door for a massive change has been opened.' It was not immediately clear how the decision would affect the PKK bases hidden in the mountainous areas of Iraq's northern Kurdish region. Turkey has repeatedly bombarded PKK strongholds in northern Iraq, as well as the group's offshoot controlling the northeastern regions of Syria, branding them a terrorist threat near its borders. Turkish officials have said publicly that the government offered no concessions to the PKK to persuade it to disarm. But officials from Turkey's main pro-Kurdish party have expressed hope that the government would expand cultural and educational rights for Kurds. This article originally appeared in
