Young Moroccan Youssef Amzouz revealed horrific details about the “journey of torment” he lived through in Myanmar, after he was kidnapped by human trafficking gangs.

The Moroccan website “Hespress” reported that Amzouz, 26 years old, was the first to reveal what was happening in the detention camps in Myanmar, through his speech on social media, where he highlighted the suffering of dozens of detained Moroccans who are subjected to torture and forced to… Carrying out illegal acts under threat.

Youssef’s suffering began when he saw an advertisement on social networking sites offering a job opportunity in e-commerce in Thailand.
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The Dutch national team turned the tables on its Turkish counterpart and defeated it 2-1 in the match that took place on Saturday evening, to reserve its place in the semi-finals of the European Football Championship in Germany.

Turkey started the match strongly and took the lead in the 35th minute through a goal from Samit Akaydin ,Although the Turks advanced by a goal in the first half, the Netherlands team succeeded in returning to the match strongly in the second half, and defender Stefan de Vry scored the equalizer in the 70th minute.

In the 76th minute, the second goal for the Netherlands came in an unexpected way, as Turkish player Mert Muldor scored an own goal by mistake, granting qualification to the Dutch Windmills.
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On Wednesday, the Supreme Judicial Council in Iraq issued a death sentence against the wife of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the terrorist organization ISIS, after convicting her of working with the organization and detaining Yazidi women in her home.

The Council explained that the Yazidi women were kidnapped by gangs of the terrorist organization in the Sinjar district, west of Nineveh Governorate, and then the accused held them captive in her home in Mosul.

According to a source in the court who requested to remain anonymous because he is not allowed to speak to the media, the Central Criminal Court issued a death sentence by hanging against Al-Baghdadi’s wife after she was found guilty of crimes against humanity and the crime of genocide against the Yazidis, in addition to her involvement in terrorist activities.
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The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Acting Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Stephanie Khoury, co-chaired the meeting of the Security Working Group emerging from the Berlin Process.

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The meeting was held with the participation of co-chairs from France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Turkey and the African Union.

Khoury said that the meeting discussed “ways to support Libyan security institutions and active Libyan parties in achieving sustainable peace and stability.”

Khoury added that “the steps that can be taken to support Libyan efforts to unify security and military institutions, build confidence, and enhance respect for the ceasefire agreement” were reviewed.
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The head of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, received on Sunday in the capital, Tripoli, the Chief of Staff of the Turkish Army, Metin Gorak, in the presence of the Turkish Ambassador to Libya, Guven Begic, and the Libyan Chief of Staff, Mohamed Al-Haddad.

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The Libyan Presidential Council announced in a statement that the meeting dealt with “discussing issues of common interest, especially in the military field.”

Gorak conveyed a message from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in which he stressed “the depth of bilateral relations between the two countries, and Turkey’s commitment to strengthen and develop these relations in various fields.
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The Syrian artist Asala shined with an attractive look during her concert held in Istanbul, Turkey, to celebrate the summer season of 2024.

Asala caught attention by wearing a gold-colored jumpsuit, designed by the Kuwaiti brand “conceptstore4.”

The “jumpsuit” was characterized by its narrow cut, which highlights the upper part of the body, while the lower section expands to add elegance and comfort.

The jumpsuit was decorated with gold mesh details and featured medium-length sleeves and a slightly exposed cut at the chest, with a golden belt surrounding the waist.
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The Turkish state of Van witnessed a legendary wedding during which nearly 3 kg of gold and 4 million Turkish liras were presented to the newlyweds, making the wedding a hot topic on social media.

The groom, Bayram Eraz, is the son of businessman Murat Eraz, who belongs to the Kurisoniler tribe in Van, while the bride, Asli Gunguralp, is the daughter of the head of the Nationalist Movement Party in Van, Salih Gunguralp, and they were married in a wedding that witnessed many striking shots and a large attendance.

The ceremony was attended by nearly 4,000 people, including tribal leaders, opinion leaders, heads of non-governmental organizations, representatives of political parties, businessmen, and many guests from Turkey and abroad.
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The Minister of the Interior of the Interim Government of National Unity, Imad Trabelsi, called on the international community to support Libya’s efforts in combating the phenomenon of illegal immigration, which has negatively affected the country and destination countries.

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This came during his speech at the “Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum,” which was held in the capital, Tripoli, in the presence of ministers and delegates from 13 countries and international organizations.

Trabelsi indicated that the number of migrants in Libya may exceed 3 million people, as about 90 to 120 thousand migrants enter the country monthly through the desert.
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The Turkish company “Tosyali” signed an agreement with the Libyan United Iron and Steel Industry Company to establish a direct reduced iron (DRI) factory in the city of Benghazi, according to the Turkish newspaper “Daily Sabah”.

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The newspaper’s report explained that the agreement grants the Turkish company the privilege of establishing a direct reduced iron factory using the “Medrex Flexi DRI” technology in Benghazi. It will operate using hydrogen as a source of clean energy. It will be implemented in three stages with a total production capacity of 8.1 million tons.

The first phase will begin with a production capacity of 2.7 million tons and is expected to meet the green steel needs of both the neighboring region and Europe.
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“Military Africa” reported that Libya had acquired a Turkish-made “Akinci” combat unmanned aerial vehicle.

The website suggested that the plane was under the supervision of the Chief of Staff of the National Unity Government whose term had expired, confirming that the plane was spotted during the visit of the Turkish Chief of General Staff, General Metin Gorak, to Tripoli.

During the visit, the Prime Minister of the Unity Government, Abdul Hamid Al-Dbeibeh, received the Turkish Chief of Staff, to discuss military cooperation programs between the two countries and the issue of joint training. The timing of the delivery of the plane was not disclosed, but it was spotted carrying the Libyan flag.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan confirmed that Ankara’s relations with eastern Libya are “progressing very well” and that there is communication with the commander of the Libyan Arab Army, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, and talks with his sons.

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Fidan said in an interview with Sky News Arabia broadcast on Wednesday that “Turkey’s relations with eastern Libya are progressing very well,” stressing Ankara’s desire “to revive the independent state of Libya in which the East and the West are united.”

Fidan added, “We already have relations with western Libya, and we are working to strengthen our relations with eastern Libya.
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Egyptian Finance Minister Ahmed Kojak announced the Egyptian government’s efforts to boost bilateral trade with Turkey, targeting $15 billion in the coming years.

During the minister’s meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Mehmet Simsek, on the sidelines of the G20 events held in Brazil, Kojak stressed the desire to strengthen economic relations between the two countries to achieve mutual benefits, especially in light of global and regional economic challenges.

He pointed out that mutual cooperation could include areas such as climate change and sustainable development, through joint initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainability and protecting the environment.
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The government of Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh pressed its displeasure with the visit of the Director General of the Libyan Development and Reconstruction Fund, Belqasim Haftar, to Turkey, according to statements by State Council member Mohammed Moazeb.

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In his statements to Asharq Al-Awsat, Moazeb ruled out the impact of Belqasim Haftar’s visit on the Libyan political scene, stressing that the formation of a new government in Libya is linked to the consensus of the international community.

Moazeb explained that the Dbeibeh government and the political forces in western Libya are concerned about Haftar’s visit to Ankara, noting that this visit may push Turkey to play a greater role in bringing the views of the conflicting Libyan parties closer together.
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Reports from “Middle East Eye” indicate that Turkey and Niger have announced their signing of a declaration on cooperation in the oil and natural gas sectors. They also discussed enhancing collaboration in defense and intelligence areas.

The agreement was signed as part of reciprocal visits between officials from both sides, with the aim of enhancing cooperation, according to Washington-based writer Mehmet Ozkan. Ozkan stressed the importance of the timing of these visits after the withdrawal of French and US forces from Niger, a West African country.

A Turkish delegation recently visited Niger, including Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defense Minister Yasar Guler, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar, Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalin, President of the Defense Industries Foundation Haluk Gorgon, and Deputy Trade Minister Ozgur Volkan Agar.
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Tensions between Turkey and Israel have intensified following a recent war of words sparked by the ongoing events in Gaza. Turkey warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he could face a fate similar to that of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. This escalation came after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made remarks about the possibility of Turkey intervening in the ongoing conflict.

The Turkish Foreign Ministry published a statement on the “X” platform (formerly Twitter) comparing Netanyahu to Hitler, stressing that “the genocide committed by Hitler has ended, and so will Netanyahu, who committed genocide,” noting that those who committed genocide will be held accountable as happened with the Nazis.
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In what appeared to be the largest prisoner swap between Russia and the United States since the end of the Cold War in the 1980s, Turkey witnessed a process described as massive, involving several countries such as Germany, the United Kingdom, Slovenia and Belarus.

The deal freed the “Wall Street Journal” correspondent in Moscow, Ivan Gershkovich, and former US Marine Paul Whelan.

The deal also includes the release of Russian-American ballerina Ksenia Karlina and Russian-British activist Vladimir Kara-Murza.

The Turkish presidency said that 10 prisoners, including two minors, were transferred to Russia. Thirteen prisoners were transferred to Germany and three to the United States.
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported in a recent report that about half of Bangladeshi migrants to Libya transit Turkey on their journey.

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A survey conducted by the organization, presented in the report “Bangladeshi Citizens in Libya,” revealed that migration from Bangladesh to Libya is driven by economic motivations, with a significant percentage of migrants being unemployed.

The report documented interviews with 405 Bangladeshi workers residing in Libya during 2023, and the data showed a slight increase in the number of Bangladeshis residing from 20,351 in 2021 to 21,134 by June 2024, with 11% of them planning to leave for other countries.

The report indicates that the vast majority of Bangladeshis in Libya, who represent 98% of males and 2% of females, work in the construction, cleaning and hospitality sectors.
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In the largest operation of its kind in modern history, Russia and the United States carried out a large-scale exchange of convicted prisoners in cooperation with Germany, Poland, Norway and Slovenia.

According to media reports, 26 prisoners were transferred from their prisons to return home, with 10 prisoners sent to Russia, 13 to Germany and 3 to the United States as part of the exchange that took place in Ankara.

This operation is unique, as neither veteran intelligence officers nor human rights activists remember an exchange of this magnitude before.

The exchange took place in complete media silence, as the media only became suspicious of the moves at the last moment, when everything was agreed upon and the planes were refueled to head to Turkey for the exchange, and many praised this professional work of the special services.
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The London-based “Al-Arab” newspaper reported that the dismissed Mufti, Al-Sadiq Al-Ghariani, is facing increasing isolation in the Libyan arena, as he no longer has sufficient influence to mobilize the Libyan street.

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The newspaper reported details that Al-Ghariani has adopted a hardline discourse as a method to attract public opinion, adopting positions that provoke moderate Arab countries and governments that disagree with his political and religious orientations, as his statements have contributed to deepening divisions among Libyans.

The newspaper also hinted at Al-Ghariani’s involvement in supporting movements that many consider to be takfiri, and his support for groups that international governments classify as terrorist.
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Relations between Egypt and Turkey are witnessing a major shift towards enhancing cooperation and partnership after years of tension and a decade-long diplomatic rift.

As part of these efforts, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Cairo on a two-day visit aimed at strengthening relations and discussing pressing regional issues.

Fidan began his visit with a tour of the city of Arish in northeastern Egypt, where he inspected the logistics warehouses of the Egyptian Red Crescent, and then headed to the Rafah border crossing.

His visit comes at a sensitive time on the regional level, as he is scheduled to meet with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdel Aati to discuss developments in the situation in Gaza, in addition to other files of common interest.
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