Monthly Archives: April 2011

This week, Turkish Americans across the US are celebrating April 23, Turkish National Sovereignty and Children’s Day. The day marks the inauguration of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TGNA) on April 23, 1920, proclaimed in 1929 as a Turkish national …read more

On April 4, Turkey evacuated 321 wounded and 108 accompanying Libyans on a humanitarian aid ferry. According to Turkish government sources, the humanitarian mission was carried out under the cover of 12 Turkish F-16 fighter jets and a military frigate, …read more

Turkey Assumes Diplomatic Functions for United States in Libya Secures Release of American Journalists On March 22, the U.S. State Department announced that Turkey has agreed to be the “protecting power” for the U.S. in Libya and that the U.S. …read more