Tag Archives: Diyarbakir

Newsflash from Saf and Dobra: More (in English) on Diyarbakir’s Recep Güven

Posted on October 9, 2012 by lizcameron

Saf and Dobra managed to force their way into my office here at the University just now.  It is a tough wooden door made to withstand the knocks of the wayward student who dares to tap when it is not … Continue reading →

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Karagöz ignores the war drums, slinks back from Celtics-Fenerbahçe game

Posted on October 8, 2012 by lizcameron

Karagöz has been absent over the past few days – that impish puppet man with the screeching voice and penchant for somersaults – he is just blocking out the drums of war that we are hearing from Erdoğan’s now-infamous peace via … Continue reading →

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Saf and Dobra rejoice at Recep Güven’s stunningly human commentary on the PKK in Diyarbakır

Posted on October 7, 2012 by lizcameron

Yesterday, the Saf and Dobra puppets were really feeling the weight of their love-hate relationship with Turkey – and the U.S. to boot. In fact, they were quite twisted up about it, mirroring, of course, my own beloved M.’s feelings. … Continue reading →

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