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How Did the Islamic World Abandon Its Nations

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  How Did the Islamic World Abandon Its Nations? Author: Gouya Roshan (Güya Aydın)  I never complain about foreigners, because my pain comes from seeing daggers drawn from the sleeves of the familiar. In a world that carries the name of Islam, there are people who, under the banner of Islam, are homeless, hungry, displaced, and massacred. Before I complain about the West, before I point the finger at Zionism and imperialism, I speak of the silence, betrayal, and inaction of the Islamic world. Whatever was done to me, it was done by the familiar... and this bitter confession is the beginning of my story. In the midst of this, there are painful and revealing examples that clearly show the true face of the Islamic world. Palestine, Rohingya, Yemen, and Afghanistan are four prominent examples of peoples who have fallen victim to empty slogans, conscienceless politics, and blatant betrayal. They are mirrors that reflect not the foreign enemies, but the indifference of their Muslim ...

The Genocide of the Palestinian People

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The Genocide of the Palestinian People Author: Gouya Roshan (Güya Aydın )  Why does the world, which constantly speaks of human rights, remain silent in the face of widespread killing and oppression of the Palestinian people? Why is the voice of the Palestinian people—who have endured years of pressure and violence and now live in unbearable conditions—muted amid all the grand speeches and slogans about human rights? The massacre of Palestinians is not only a human catastrophe, but a massive failure for all of humanity. This silence may be due to national interests and political concerns, but at its core, it reflects a lack of will and courage to stand with the oppressed. Even organizations that claim to defend human rights are either complicit with the oppressors or utterly incapable—more like puppets playing roles with no impact on this grim reality. Some media outlets, such as Al Jazeera and Iran International, have repeatedly reported on these issues and supported Palestinians....

"Tyranny, the Shah, and SAVAK

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"Tyranny, the Shah, and SAVAK Author: Gouya Roshan (Güya Aydın) The Hidden Stories and Silent Sorrows at the Heart of Iran’s History Deep within the history of Iran, stories remain concealed tales of suffering, injustice, and imposed silence. These are the accounts of lives lived in the shadows of tyranny: people who were tortured, disappeared, and forgotten.This narrative is the true story of a four-year-old child and their family—a family that breathed not in peace and safety, but in fear and uncertainty. It is a story of a silenced conscience, suppressed anger, and a truth that was never given the chance to scream. In these lines, we speak of the simple and humane life of a family whose only crime was possessing a conscience. At a time when the darkness of SAVAK had cast its shadow over the country, I was no more than four years old. I did not know what a prison was, nor had I heard the word “SAVAK.” That morning, my mother woke me and my seven-year-old brother and took us some...

From Abduction and Tor ture in Damascus to Survival(Goya Roshan -Gouya Aydin)

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l From Abduction and Torture in Damascus to Survival Author: Gouya Roshan (Güya Aydın )  A Traumatic Experience and the Role of International Organizations in Saving Human Lives Today, many people around the world face humanitarian crises and serious human rights violations. Some are trapped in such dire circumstances that without the help of the global community, they cannot escape oppression. In 2010, I was one of the victims of such a crisis. My abduction in Damascus, the capital of Syria, changed not only my life but also the fate of my family. In this article, I will recount the painful experience I went through and highlight the vital role international organizations played in saving me and my family. In August 2010, I was in Damascus as a regular visitor. I had no connection to Bashar al-Assad’s regime or any opposition groups. I was merely a tourist, walking through the streets and looking at shop windows. Suddenly, I was abducted by unknown individuals on one of the city’s...