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At least six Iranian security personnel have been killed and approximately 200 protest leaders arrested as anti-government demonstrations continue across the country, according to state media. The protests, driven by economic grievances including currency depreciation, have prompted intensified security operations and resulted in conflicting casualty reports from different sources.At least six Iranian security personnel have been killed and approximately 200 protest leaders arrested as anti-government demonstrations continue across the country, according to state media. The protests, driven by economic grievances including currency depreciation, have prompted intensified security operations and resulted in conflicting casualty reports from different sources.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan greeted members of the press in Istanbul's Beyoglu district to commemorate Working Journalists' Day. He expressed his hopes for future anniversaries together, marking the occasion with several cabinet ministers.Türkiye's Communications Directorate paid tribute to press members on Working Journalists' Day, with special remembrance for reporters killed in Gaza. The message underscored the importance of press freedom and access to information.Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan asserted that the YPG/SDF, which Türkiye designates as a terrorist group, only alters its stance when confronted with force. He criticized the group's external alliances and called for its integration within Syria's state structure.

Turkish PM returns the Profile of Courage Award back to AJC

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00:00, 29/07/2014, Tuesday

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Turkish PM Erdogan returns the Profile of Courage Award he received in 2004 back to AJC

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan returned the 'Profile of Courage' awarded to him in 2004, for what it said was his stance on fighting terrorism and working towards a peace, back to New York based American Jewish Congress, or AJC through a letter on July 27.

Turkey's Ambassador in Washington, Mr. Serdar Kiliç who submitted the letter to AJC, said that Turkish PM 'will be glad to return the award given back in 2004.'

The letter came after AJC condemned PM Erdogan's critical remarks regarding the Israeli State's stance and the atrocity over Palestinians as 'anti-Semitic' and AJC requested him to return the award.

Kiliç mentioned in the letter that was sent to Mr. Jack Rosen, the president of AJC, that Erdogan was determined about 'fighting against terrorism, preventing all forms of extremism and bringing a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through peaceful means, as well as ensuring the safety and well being of the Jewish community in Turkey.'

The letter also said that 'attempts to depict PM Erdogan's legitimate criticism of the Israeli government's attacks on civilians as expressions of anti-Semitism is an obvious distortion and an effort to cover up the historical wrongdoings of the Israeli government.'

The official statement included that Israeli government's policies of occupation and atrocities jeopardize the peace of the Jewish community worldwide and make them targets of anti-Semitic and racists attacks.

Prime Ministry Public Diplomacy Coordinator's Office shared the official letter from the Turkish Ambassador with the media this afternoon.

AJC requested the abovementioned award back through an open letter from Rosen to Erdogan dated July 23 and made public on Thursday. He cited the Erdogan's comments that Israel had 'surpassed Hitler in barbarism' through its attacks on Gaza.

'A decade after we gave you our award, you have become arguably the most virulent anti-Israel leader in the world - spewing dangerous rhetoric for political gain and inciting the Turkish population to violence against the Jewish people,' wrote Rosen in his letter.

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