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Israeli prisons systematically torture approximately 9,000 Palestinian detainees according to a UN submission by Israeli human rights organizations. The report documents sexual assault, dog attacks, starvation, and scalding with boiling water, while revealing 94 Palestinian prisoners have died under interrogation since October 2023.The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has documented more than 10,000 Israeli air and ground violations since a ceasefire agreement took effect in November 2024. UNIFIL marked the anniversary of the truce by calling for full implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701, noting ongoing challenges including Israeli positions inside Lebanese territory.The 5th International Model OIC High School Summit has opened in Istanbul with a strong focus on the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The four-day event brings together young delegates to simulate diplomatic processes of the 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation.The ancient Bazda Caves in Şanlıurfa's Harran district, featured on UNESCO's World Heritage Tentative List, continue to captivate visitors with their impressive chambers and mysterious history. This remarkable underground complex, dating back approximately 2,000 years, features numerous squares, tunnels and galleries carved through solid rock.The death count from the massive residential fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district has climbed to 94, with hundreds still unaccounted for. Authorities say rescue teams continue working through damaged towers of the Wang Fuk Court complex, as investigations focus on unsafe renovation materials believed to have fueled the rapid spread of the blaze.

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Jordan's basketball player longs to play for Turkey

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13:45, 24/09/2019, Tuesday

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Jordan's basketball player longs to play for Turkey

Ahmet Düverioğlu

Turkish-origin Ahmet Düverioğlu is eager to represent Turkey's national basketball team

Turkish-origin Jordanian basketball player Ahmet Düverioğlu wants to play for Turkey's national basketball team in the future.

Düverioğlu represented Jordan in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. So, he is not eligible to play for Turkey.

The 26-year-old player who will spend his fourth season with Turkish club Fenerbahce Beko told Anadolu Agency about his plans for the next season.

"I used to watch all the matches of Turkey's national basketball team since my childhood. I always respect the Jordanian national team but I want to play for Turkey.

"I would have liked to wear Turkey's jersey at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. I want to represent Turkey in the future," he said.

Duverioglu is also aiming to win the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague championship this season.

''The other clubs have strengthened their squad so competing in the Final Four will be challenging this season. Our goal is to play in the Fourth Final and lift the EuroLeague trophy. I will do my best and want to contribute a lot. "

Like all basketball players, he aims to play in the NBA.

"Every basketball player dreams to play for the NBA teams. Some players join NBA clubs but they don't get a chance to make any appearances. I want to play in the NBA when I feel ready,'' he said.

Duverioglu started to play basketball at the age of 16 in Jordan, where his Jordanian father worked. His mother is Turkish.

He later joined Anadolu Efes Youth Academy in Turkey making appearances for the Istanbul club and lifted the Turkish Presidential Cup in 2015.

He signed a three-year contract with Fenerbahce Beko at the beginning of the 2016-2017 season.

The center player recalled watching the Turkey versus U.S. game of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup from the locker room during a tournament he was playing for Jordan. Turkey lost 93-92.

"I was sadder for Turkey's defeat against the U.S. than Jordan's loss. All players did their best for the country. I hope they will get better results in the future."

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