1928: the case of Kurdistan against Turkey.

From: International Journal of Kurdish Studies | Date: January 1, 2004| Author: Bedr Khan, Sureya | Copyright information

Much of the organized propaganda for Turkey--Old and New--as distinguished from amateurish prattle, reflects necessarily the varying interests of the propagandists. The Italian press but yesterday condemned vociferously Kemal's pretensions and ridiculed his innovations; today, with the signing of a treaty which promises Italy certain economic advantages in Turkey, it professes with equal zeal admiration for the courage and far-sightedness of Kemal. The American missionary also, a s...

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