“It's a bit questionable whether Turkey is a model country or not, since our government is supporting ISIS in Syria, since there are legislations that are not in line with democratic rules.” CountryDemocraticSyriaQuestionable Author:Burhan Sonmez
“I believe Tunisia and Egypt should look to Turkey and see what not to do. Turkey seems to be a secular and democratic country but it is only a show. We are losing the effectiveness of democratic institutions like parliament and judiciary. They now are turning into tools for the benefit of a president-ordering system. A democratic government is possible only on a comprehensive democratic base surrounded by the participatory action of ordinary people.” PeopleBelieveCountryActionI BelieveLosingDemocraticSecularOrdinary PeopleJudiciary Author:Burhan Sonmez
“The Syrian war was started and fueled by three countries in the region, namely Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey. They acted for the sake of political and economic dominance and in favor of Sunni Islam against the Alawite influence in the government of Syria.” WarCountryPoliticalInfluenceEconomicIslamSyria Author:Burhan Sonmez
“Syrian people have right to fight for democracy and freedom in their country but they don't need the penetration of foreign elements, fundamentalist ideologies and violence.” PeopleCountryFightingDemocracyViolenceIdeologyFundamentalist Author:Burhan Sonmez