Post-Assad Era and the Circassians, by Omer Aytek Kurmel

  • Diaspora
Syrian Circassians trace their roots to 1860s after the Russo-Caucasian War.

This brief analysis examines three potential trends emerging in the aftermath of recent developments in Syria regarding the Circassian community: the deepening isolation of Syrian Circassians, the increasing influence of Israeli Circassians, and the strengthening of Circassian diaspora identity. The article was originally published in Turkish in Jineps Newspaper, a publication dedicated to covering issues, traditions, and cultures of Caucasian peoples, particularly the Circassians, and has been translated into English by AbkhazWorld.

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Ankara Circassian Association Faces Forced Eviction by Çankaya Municipality

  • Diaspora
Ankara Çerkes Derneği Yaşamkent Tesisleri Toplantısı

Ankara Circassian Association (Ankara Çerkes Derneği) is facing forced eviction by Çankaya Municipality, despite the Yaşamkent Social Facility being built with the financial contributions of Circassians across Türkiye. The municipality initiated legal proceedings to vacate the facility, rejecting a request to extend the 10-year lease agreement. In response, the association held a large meeting with widespread participation on 1 December to inform members and discuss the situation.

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Kayseri's Pınarbaşı District Election Cancelled After Opposition Objection

  • Diaspora
Deniz Yağan, Pınarbaşı's mayoral victor, amidst a whirlwind of electoral contention.

KAYSERİ — In the district of Pınarbaşı, located in the city of Kayseri, Türkiye, known for its dense Circassian and Abaza population, the mayoral election was annulled following objections from the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP). During the local elections held last Sunday, the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) candidate, Deniz Yağan, secured a win with 5,082 votes, narrowly defeating MHP’s candidate and incumbent mayor, Menduh Uzunluoğlu, who received 4,758 votes.

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ABHAZFED Requests Inclusion of Abkhaz Children in National Celebrations in Türkiye

  • Diaspora
Abkhazian Children invitation to 23rd April celebration in Turkiye

ISTANBUL ― The Federation of Abkhaz Cultural Centres (ABHAZFED), a prominent institution within the Turkish Abkhaz diaspora, has sent a letter to the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, advocating for the inclusion of Abkhaz children in the celebrations of April 23rd, National Sovereignty and Children's Day.

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Teaching the Abkhaz Language in Türkiye: A 70-Kilometre Daily Commitment

  • Diaspora
İrfan Okuyucu, Abazaca öğretmeni

Bianet — Abkhaz language teacher İrfan Okuyucu (Ahocba) highlights a significant issue with the "Living Languages and Dialects" course in schools: "The biggest problem is the shortage of teachers, and even when available, the pay is far from adequate.

As World Mother Language Day (February 21) draws near, instructors of "Living Languages and Dialects" courses recount their experiences to bianet, from personal struggles for their mother tongue to their experiences in the classroom.

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Istanbul Caucasian Association Suspends Relations with KAFFED 

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Istanbul Caucasian Association Suspends Relations with KAFFED 

ISTANBUL ― The Istanbul Caucasian Association (İstanbul Kafkas Kültür Derneği - İKKD) has announced the suspension of its relations with the Federation of the Caucasian Associations (KAFFED), signaling a significant shift within the Circassian community in Türkiye. This move follows the recent withdrawal of the Kayseri Caucasian Association from KAFFED, stirring debates about a potential domino effect among other member associations.

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Kayseri Caucasian Association Begins Exiting KAFFED Over Concerns

  • Diaspora
The Kayseri Caucasian Association is recognised as a leading and established civil society organisation in the Circassian diaspora.

KAYSERİ ― In a significant development within Türkiye's North Caucasian community, the Kayseri Caucasian Association has officially started the process to terminate its membership in the Federation of the Caucasian Associations (KAFFED). This pivotal move, stemming from a membership dating back to KAFFED's inception in 2003, underscores deep-rooted issues and disagreements within the organisation, reflecting broader challenges faced by the Circassian diaspora in Türkiye.

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