Singer Tunc Still Accused of Spreading Terorrist Propaganda
Bianet-Singer Ferhat Tunc had called for peace, reminding people that PKK and MKP members who die are also "children of this country". His comments have landed him in court.
'Half Moon' tracks the travails of Kurdish musicians
Boston Globe-The Kurds may not yet have a country, but as long as Bahman Ghobadi keeps making movies they have a national cinema. The Iranian-born director came to prominence with 2000's "A Time for Drunken Horses" and followed through with 2004's breathtaking "Turtles Can Fly," set in an Iraqi refugee camp on the eve of the US invasion.
Kurdishinfo-This week, Friday, one of the most famous and well-known Kurdish singers was arrested by Turkish authorities. Hozan Diyar, famous for songs such as Riya Taze and Gulê Neçe, was arrested this week upon his arrival to Turkey at Istanbul's Airport. Exact charges against Diyar are yet to be determined. However, reports indicate that Turkish authorities most likely arrested him for singing the song entitled, "Me Soz daye Apo".
Freep-"David & Layla" is the ultimate unlikely lovers comedy, even though it is difficult to laugh at a film dedicated to the Kurdish victims of Saddam Hussein.
Bianet-Singer Ferhat Tunc, known for his critical remarks about the Kurdish issue in Turkey, faces yet another trial with regard to his speech during a concert last year. "Guerillas are sons of this country just as the soldiers who loose their lives", he said.
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Caricaturist Muhammet Sengöz has been sentenced to 11 months and 20 days imprisonment for a caricature. This was converted to a fine.
Bianet-Singer Ferhat Tunc had called for peace, reminding people that PKK and MKP members who die are also "children of this country". His comments have landed him in court.
Boston Globe-The Kurds may not yet have a country, but as long as Bahman Ghobadi keeps making movies they have a national cinema. The Iranian-born director came to prominence with 2000's "A Time for Drunken Horses" and followed through with 2004's breathtaking "Turtles Can Fly," set in an Iraqi refugee camp on the eve of the US invasion.
Kurdishinfo-This week, Friday, one of the most famous and well-known Kurdish singers was arrested by Turkish authorities. Hozan Diyar, famous for songs such as Riya Taze and Gulê Neçe, was arrested this week upon his arrival to Turkey at Istanbul's Airport. Exact charges against Diyar are yet to be determined. However, reports indicate that Turkish authorities most likely arrested him for singing the song entitled, "Me Soz daye Apo".
Freep-"David & Layla" is the ultimate unlikely lovers comedy, even though it is difficult to laugh at a film dedicated to the Kurdish victims of Saddam Hussein.
Bianet-Singer Ferhat Tunc, known for his critical remarks about the Kurdish issue in Turkey, faces yet another trial with regard to his speech during a concert last year. "Guerillas are sons of this country just as the soldiers who loose their lives", he said.
PressTv-The history and mastery of Kurdish rugs date back at least 300 years and being densely-woven makes them stand out with impressive quality.
Kurdishaspect-Hiner Saleems last feature film will be released in German cinemas from 26th of April 2007.