Senior members of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee condemned Turkish President Erdogan’s violent crackdown – both in Turkey and the U.S. – during “A Stand for Free Speech” held at Washington
Members of Congress to Affirm First Amendment at Site of Turkish Attack on Protesters
Members of Congress will join victims of Turkey’s May 16 attack on peaceful protesters in D.C. at a July 19 “Stand for Free Speech” at Sheridan Circle
House Unanimously Condemns Erdogan-Ordered Attack on Protesters
The House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously passed H.Res.354, which condemns the May 16 attack by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s bodyguards against peaceful protesters in Washington
Special Counsel Mueller to Probe ex-Trump Aide Flynn’s Turkey Ties
Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s politically charged inquiry will now look into Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn’s paid work as a lobbyist for a Turkish businessman in 2016.
Myrtle Beach City Council Adopts Armenian Genocide Reaffirmation Proclamation
The City Council of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina adopted a proclamation on May 23 signed by Mayor John T. Rhodes reaffirming the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923.
Paul Krekorian Urges Sec. of State Tillerson to Take Action against Erdogan Regime
Los Angeles Councilmember Paul Krekorian on Tuesday sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, calling on him to take “strong, unambiguous and meaningful action against the Erdogan regime” in response to the violent attack against peaceful protesters on May 16.
Victim of Turkish DC Embassy Brawl Set to Sue Over Injuries
A demonstrator involved in the last week’s violent clash with guards of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan tells VOA a lawsuit will be filed over injuries sustained during the May 16 melee outside the Turkish ambassador’s residence in Washington.
House Foreign Affairs Committee Unanimously Condemns D.C. Attacks by Erdogan’s Bodyguards
On May 25, the House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously adopted H.Res.354 condemning the May 16 attacks on peaceful protesters by Turkish President Erdogan’s bodyguards.
ANCA to Testify at Hearing on Erdogan-Ordered Attacks on U.S. Protesters
On May 25, the House Foreign Affairs Committee is scheduled to vote on H.Res.354, condemning the May 16th attacks on peaceful protesters by Turkish President Erdogan’s bodyguards.
‘We Should Throw Their Ambassador the Hell Out of US,’ Says McCain of Turkish Envoy
Senator John McCain, one of the leading foreign policy voices in Congress, on Thursday urged the expulsion of Turkey’s U.S. ambassador.