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West African Christians marginalized during Ramadan The ability to uphold minorities religious freedoms in predominantly-Muslim countries appears to be a delicate matter. Although in Gambia — which maintains a secular constitution — its a little more complicated. For centuries, Muslims and Christians have lived side by side in many African countries, such as Guinea and Gambia — both Muslim-majority countries. DWs Omar Wally confirmed that there have been intermarriages and joint celebrat...

SHARE One phrase has dominated Turkey’s streets, opposition statements and social media in recent days: “Where’s the $128 billion?” The question relates to the amount taken from central bank reserves over two years to prop up the ailing Turkish lira, when the economy was under the stewardship of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s son-in-law, former finance minister Berat Albayrak. The depletion of foreign currency reserves raised its head after the shock resignation of Mr Albayrak in No...

The Zangezur corridor between mainland Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan across southern Armenia, if re-opened, will carry greater economic significance for the connected states than its geopolitical implications in the short to medium term (see Part Two in EDM, April 13). The heretofore decades-long blockage of this passage has not only imposed a heavy economic burden on Azerbaijan but also on Armenia, as Yerevan had (in retaliation) lost its only rail link to Iran via Nakhchivan. The Center for Analy...

  "I am so happy" Jakartas newly renovated Istiqlal Mosque – Southeast Asias largest – welcomed congregants for the first time on Monday night after more than a year of closure because of the pandemic. Mohamad Fathi, a resident of the Indonesian capital, told journalists this years Ramadan was happier than in 2020, when people were banned from taking part in taraweeh (evening) prayers. "Last year it was gloomy as we were not allowed to go to the mosque for tarawih prayers," he said. "But ...

Istanbul, Turkey – Some 500 years ago, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent pondered building a ship canal to bypass the Bosphorus. Now that dream is close to being realised with the latest and most ambitious of Turkey’s “megaprojects” launched under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The plan to construct a 25-mile (40-kilometre) waterway skirting the north of Istanbul to connect the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea has been given the go-ahead, with work scheduled to begin this summer, in mid-2...

‘A search for anything to sell in ancient walls’: How Covid sparked a rush of antiquities looting in Turkey Lale Elmacıoğlu Cultural assets, including ancient ruins, are protected sites in Turkey. However, since the Covid-19 pandemic, looters have been taking advantage of the lengthy absence of guards and wardens, causing a rise in treasure hunting escapades and destruction of cultural assets across the country. Throughout last year, several individuals were captured carry...

"Immunised" Muslim pilgrims in Mecca as Ramadan begins 14.04.2021 Pilgrims immunised against coronavirus circled Islams holiest site in Saudi Arabias Mecca city on Tuesday as they performed the year-round umrah pilgrimage on the first day of the fasting month of Ramadan. Mask-clad worshippers entered Meccas Grand Mosque in batches to perform the ritual of circling the sacred Kaaba, a cubic structure towards which Muslims around the world pray, along socially distanced paths. Only immunised pilg...

Published date: 13 April 2021 09:38 UTC | Last update: 30 sec ago Contemporary imaginings of Istanbul are plenty. From Orhan Pamuk’s depictions of the Nisantasi district, to James Baldwin’s writings after he left the US and settled in the city, seeking refuge from racism. For these authors and others, Istanbul is "one of those cities" - a melting pot and an able host, one with many characters, peoples and identities.  How Ertugrul resurrected th...

Arab countries are adapting Ramadan traditions to pandemic Muslim authorities have discussed regulations for online prayers and banning public dinners after sunset as Ramadan begins this week. Many mosques are closed, and vaccines are recommended. Ramadan will feature distancing and masks for people who plan to pray at mosques The month of Ramadan begins on Monday for some countries in the Americas and on Tuesday for most of the rest of the world. The exact starting time depends on the visibili...

- Terrorists, including woman, surrender as result of persuasion efforts by security forces Huseyin Yildiz   | 09.04.2021 By Huseyin Yildiz IGDIR, Turkey (AA) - Three more PKK terrorists surrendered in southeastern Turkey thanks to persuasion efforts by security forces, local authorities said on Friday. As a result of the persuasion efforts by the provincial Gendarmerie Command in Igdir, the terrorists, including a woman, surrendered to secur...