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Turkish Cinematic Visionary Nuri Bilge Ceylan to Lead Jury at Cairo International Film Festival

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Cairo, Egypt — Renowned Turkish filmmaker Nuri Bilge Ceylan is set to lead the jury at this year’s Cairo International Film Festival, an event that celebrates cinema from around the world. Scheduled to take place from November 15 to 24, the festival will showcase a diverse selection of films, highlighting the unique storytelling and artistic contributions of global filmmakers. Ceylan, known for his distinctive style and thought-provoking narratives, has made a significant mark on the international film scene. His work often explores complex human emotions and the nuances of daily life, earning him numerous accolades, … Read more

Federal Judge Orders Release of Turkish Student Detained by ICE Amid Visa Dispute

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A federal judge in Minneapolis has ordered the immediate release of a Turkish graduate student from the University of Minnesota, who was detained after his visa was unexpectedly revoked. Doğukan Günaydın, arrested at his off-campus home on March 27, has been held at the Sherburne County Jail since that time. Judge Jeffrey Bryan determined that Günaydın’s ongoing detention infringes on his Fifth Amendment right to due process. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security contended that his student visa was revoked due to a DWI conviction earlier this year. Prosecutors had argued for his continued detention, … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Deportation of Turkish PhD Student Amid Free Speech Controversy in Massachusetts

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BOSTON, Massachusetts — A federal judge in Massachusetts on Friday issued a temporary order preventing the deportation of a Turkish doctoral student from Tufts University, detained earlier this week by U.S. immigration officials. Rumeysa Ozturk, who recently expressed support for Palestinians amid conflict in Gaza, was apprehended near her home in Massachusetts by authorities who subsequently revoked her visa. Ozturk, 30, found herself at the center of controversy following her arrest, captured on video by masked agents. The Department of Homeland Security has alleged that Ozturk was involved in activities that supported Hamas, which the … Read more

Turkish Doctoral Student at Tufts University Detained Amid Terrorism Allegations, Sparking Legal Battle and Community Outcry

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BOSTON — An emergency motion requesting the government to present a Tufts University doctoral candidate, Rumeysa Ozturk, to the court was filed Thursday by a lawyer after her detention by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents in Somerville, Massachusetts. Ozturk, 30, a Turkish national, was abruptly apprehended outside her residence by masked federal agents, triggering a swift legal response from her counsel. The incident, captured on video showing Ozturk being handcuffed and stripped of her phone while she protested, escalated quickly, with bystanders questioning the aggressive approach of the agents. The footage reveals some … Read more