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| − | '''Recep Tayyip Erdoğan''' is a [[Turkish]] politician, a former mayor of [[Istanbul]], the Prime Minister of the Republic of [[Turkey]] from 14 March 2003 to 28 August 2014 and president since 2014. He is also the chairman of the Justice and Development Party (''Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi'' | + | {{Dictator bio |
| + | | image = [[File:Recep Tayyip Erdoğan June 2015.jpg|thumb|200px]] | ||
| + | | name =Recep Tayyip Erdoğan | ||
| + | | birth =February 26, 1954<br/>Istanbul, Turkey | ||
| + | | parents =Ahmet Erdoğan<br/>Tenzile Erdoğan | ||
| + | | religion =Islam (Sunni) | ||
| + | | education =Marmara University (whether he graduated is disputed) | ||
| + | | spouse =Emine Gülbaran | ||
| + | | children =Ahmet Burak Erdoğan<br/>Necmettin Bilal Erdoğan<br/>Esra Erdoğan<br/>Sümeyye Erdoğan | ||
| + | | country =[[Turkey]] | ||
| + | | polbeliefs =Islamist (Sunni) | ||
| + | | party =[[Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi (English: Justice and Development Party)]] | ||
| + | | dictatordate =August 28, 2014 | ||
| + | | war =[[Syrian War]] | ||
| + | | deathnumber =Arguably tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, due to his support of Islamist proxies | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | '''Recep Tayyip Erdoğan''' is a [[Turkish]] politician, a former mayor of [[Istanbul]], the Prime Minister of the Republic of [[Turkey]] from 14 March 2003 to 28 August 2014 and president since 2014. He is also the former chairman of the Justice and Development Party (''Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi''; AKP), which holds a majority of the seats in the Turkish Parliament.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recep_Tayyip_Erdo%C4%9Fan</ref> Under his leadership, Turkey has been slowly transforming into an [[Islamist]] dictatorship. | ||
== Positions == | == Positions == | ||
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| + | Erdoğan has proven time and time again to by highly supportive of Islamist causes. During the Syrian Civil War, Erdoğan provided tactical and financial support for Sunni Islamic jihadist groups fighting against the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.<ref>http://oilprice.com/Interviews/ISIS-Turkey-And-Oil-The-Bigger-Picture-Interview-With-Pelicourt.html</ref><ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-new-cooperation-on-syria/2015/05/12/bdb48a68-f8ed-11e4-9030-b4732caefe81_story.html?utm_term=.f9d64badd958.</ref><ref>http://syriadirect.org/news/rebels-launch-full-on-assault-of-idlib-city/.</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20170128104239/http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/News/12392/21/Gulf-allies-and-%E2%80%98Army-of-Conquest%E2%80%99.aspx.</ref> In addition, he has sought to use those proxies to establish a sphere of influence in the the northern part of the country, a move that is consistent with imperialist foreign policy.<ref>http://www.cnbc.com/2016/12/28/russia-turkey-iran-eye-dicing-syria-into-zones-of-influence-report.html</ref> | ||
During a visit in the Gaza Strip, Erdoğan said he “hopes that his visit can contribute to the process [of establishing a Palestinian state].”<ref>http://frontpagemag.com/2013/charles-bybelezer/mainstreaming-hamas/</ref> During the [[Syrian Civil War]] he supported the [[Muslim Brotherhood]].<ref>http://frontpagemag.com/2013/joseph-puder/the-widening-turkey-saudi-arabia-rift/</ref> In 2013 Erdoğan beat the [[secular]] protests against the government violently down<ref>http://frontpagemag.com/2013/michael-van-der-galien/inside-the-turkish-protests/</ref> and started to censor the media.<ref>http://frontpagemag.com/2013/michael-van-der-galien/the-heart-of-erdogans-darkness/</ref> | During a visit in the Gaza Strip, Erdoğan said he “hopes that his visit can contribute to the process [of establishing a Palestinian state].”<ref>http://frontpagemag.com/2013/charles-bybelezer/mainstreaming-hamas/</ref> During the [[Syrian Civil War]] he supported the [[Muslim Brotherhood]].<ref>http://frontpagemag.com/2013/joseph-puder/the-widening-turkey-saudi-arabia-rift/</ref> In 2013 Erdoğan beat the [[secular]] protests against the government violently down<ref>http://frontpagemag.com/2013/michael-van-der-galien/inside-the-turkish-protests/</ref> and started to censor the media.<ref>http://frontpagemag.com/2013/michael-van-der-galien/the-heart-of-erdogans-darkness/</ref> | ||
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== Criticisms == | == Criticisms == | ||
| − | [[John Kerry]] criticized Erdoğan for his equal enforcement of [[Zionism]] with [[Fascism]].<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/03/01/official-kerry-to-rap-turkey-pm-for-remark/</ref> He was also criticized by the conservative governor [[Rick Perry]] for his aggression against the Jewish state of [[Israel]].<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/17/perry-draws-turkey-rebuke-over-debate-comments/</ref> Erdoğan said that [[Hamas]] is a "resistance group".<ref>http://frontpagemag.com/2013/ryan-mauro/israels-apology-crowns-turkeys-erdogan-leader-of-islamist-world/</ref> After [[Omar Hassan al-Bashir]] caused a genocide against Christians, Erdoğan defended Bashir and answered: 'Muslims Don't Cause Genocide'.<ref>http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/134297</ref> | + | Erdoğan has been criticized for his opposition to [[Israel]]. [[John Kerry]] criticized Erdoğan for his equal enforcement of [[Zionism]] with [[Fascism]].<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/03/01/official-kerry-to-rap-turkey-pm-for-remark/</ref> He was also criticized by the conservative governor [[Rick Perry]] for his aggression against the Jewish state of [[Israel]].<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/17/perry-draws-turkey-rebuke-over-debate-comments/</ref> Erdoğan said that [[Hamas]] is a "resistance group".<ref>http://frontpagemag.com/2013/ryan-mauro/israels-apology-crowns-turkeys-erdogan-leader-of-islamist-world/</ref> After [[Omar Hassan al-Bashir]] caused a genocide against Christians, Erdoğan defended Bashir and answered: 'Muslims Don't Cause Genocide'.<ref>http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/134297</ref> In May 2017, Israel criticized Erdoğan for urging Muslims to overrun the Temple Mount in order to protect against "Judaization," among other anti-Israel comments.<ref>Danan, Deborah (May 10, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/05/10/israel-rebukes-turkish-envoy-over-erdogan-rant/ Israel Rebukes Turkish Envoy Over Erdogan Call for Muslims to Swarm Temple Mount]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 10, 2017.</ref> |
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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Revision as of 20:57, June 14, 2017
| Recep Tayyip Erdoğan | |
|---|---|
| Personal life | |
| Date and place of birth | February 26, 1954 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Parents | Ahmet Erdoğan Tenzile Erdoğan |
| Claimed religion | Islam (Sunni) |
| Education | Marmara University (whether he graduated is disputed) |
| Spouse | Emine Gülbaran |
| Children | Ahmet Burak Erdoğan Necmettin Bilal Erdoğan Esra Erdoğan Sümeyye Erdoğan |
| Dictatorial career | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Military service | {{{military}}} |
| Highest rank attained | {{{rank}}} |
| Political beliefs | Islamist (Sunni) |
| Political party | Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi (English: Justice and Development Party) |
| Date of dictatorship | August 28, 2014 |
| Wars started | Syrian War |
| Number of deaths attributed | Arguably tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, due to his support of Islamist proxies |
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is a Turkish politician, a former mayor of Istanbul, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey from 14 March 2003 to 28 August 2014 and president since 2014. He is also the former chairman of the Justice and Development Party (Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi; AKP), which holds a majority of the seats in the Turkish Parliament.[1] Under his leadership, Turkey has been slowly transforming into an Islamist dictatorship.
Positions
Erdoğan has proven time and time again to by highly supportive of Islamist causes. During the Syrian Civil War, Erdoğan provided tactical and financial support for Sunni Islamic jihadist groups fighting against the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.[2][3][4][5] In addition, he has sought to use those proxies to establish a sphere of influence in the the northern part of the country, a move that is consistent with imperialist foreign policy.[6]
During a visit in the Gaza Strip, Erdoğan said he “hopes that his visit can contribute to the process [of establishing a Palestinian state].”[7] During the Syrian Civil War he supported the Muslim Brotherhood.[8] In 2013 Erdoğan beat the secular protests against the government violently down[9] and started to censor the media.[10]
In March 2014 he banned Twitter.[11]
Erdoğan harved attention after he explained that America was not discovered by Christopher Columbus, but by a Muslim.[12]
Erdoğan is pro-life. He wants to curb abortion.[13]
Criticisms
Erdoğan has been criticized for his opposition to Israel. John Kerry criticized Erdoğan for his equal enforcement of Zionism with Fascism.[14] He was also criticized by the conservative governor Rick Perry for his aggression against the Jewish state of Israel.[15] Erdoğan said that Hamas is a "resistance group".[16] After Omar Hassan al-Bashir caused a genocide against Christians, Erdoğan defended Bashir and answered: 'Muslims Don't Cause Genocide'.[17] In May 2017, Israel criticized Erdoğan for urging Muslims to overrun the Temple Mount in order to protect against "Judaization," among other anti-Israel comments.[18]
External links
References
- ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recep_Tayyip_Erdo%C4%9Fan
- ↑ http://oilprice.com/Interviews/ISIS-Turkey-And-Oil-The-Bigger-Picture-Interview-With-Pelicourt.html
- ↑ https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-new-cooperation-on-syria/2015/05/12/bdb48a68-f8ed-11e4-9030-b4732caefe81_story.html?utm_term=.f9d64badd958.
- ↑ http://syriadirect.org/news/rebels-launch-full-on-assault-of-idlib-city/.
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20170128104239/http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/News/12392/21/Gulf-allies-and-%E2%80%98Army-of-Conquest%E2%80%99.aspx.
- ↑ http://www.cnbc.com/2016/12/28/russia-turkey-iran-eye-dicing-syria-into-zones-of-influence-report.html
- ↑ http://frontpagemag.com/2013/charles-bybelezer/mainstreaming-hamas/
- ↑ http://frontpagemag.com/2013/joseph-puder/the-widening-turkey-saudi-arabia-rift/
- ↑ http://frontpagemag.com/2013/michael-van-der-galien/inside-the-turkish-protests/
- ↑ http://frontpagemag.com/2013/michael-van-der-galien/the-heart-of-erdogans-darkness/
- ↑ http://cnsnews.com/news/article/turkey-blocks-twitter-over-graft-recordings
- ↑ http://cnsnews.com/news/article/turkeys-erdogan-muslims-discovered-americas
- ↑ http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/06/03/turkish-women-protest-plans-to-curb-abortion/
- ↑ http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/03/01/official-kerry-to-rap-turkey-pm-for-remark/
- ↑ http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/17/perry-draws-turkey-rebuke-over-debate-comments/
- ↑ http://frontpagemag.com/2013/ryan-mauro/israels-apology-crowns-turkeys-erdogan-leader-of-islamist-world/
- ↑ http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/134297
- ↑ Danan, Deborah (May 10, 2017). Israel Rebukes Turkish Envoy Over Erdogan Call for Muslims to Swarm Temple Mount. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
