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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....

Silence Is Complicity in Crime

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Silence Is Complicity in Crime Author: Gouya Roshan (Güya Aydın ) In this multi-part article, I want to draw your attention to the hidden dimensions that reveal how political parties, governments, and global actors, through inaction and sometimes deliberate neglect, are pushing the people of Palestine toward death. We are not facing a merely political issue. What is happening in Palestine has clearly turned into a moral crisis and the collapse of the global conscience. It is now time to ask ourselves: Why is Palestine no longer a political issue? Because politics long ago withdrew from this arena, replaced by indifference, bargaining, and hypocrisy. Yes, Palestine is no longer a political matter; It is merely a mass grave, a grave that the world continues to bury with diplomatic smiles, meaningless meetings, and the shameful silence of human rights organizations. But this grave smells of blood—of children's burnt flesh, of dry bread in the trembling hands of mothers, and of decepti...

The Story of Blood and the Mask

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  The Story of Blood and the Mask Author: Gouya Roshan (Güya Aydın ) Today, politicians rely more than ever on image management and public opinion control. The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is one of the most striking examples of this process; for years, he has portrayed himself as a devout defender of justice, a protector of the oppressed, and a leader who saves Turkey from external threats. Yet, behind this polished image lie much harsher realities. Behind the religious rhetoric and populist claims, Erdoğan has built a power structure based on repression, ethnic discrimination, and interference with democratic processes. One of Turkey’s largest ethnic minorities, the Kurds, have long been victims of this discriminatory political order. From the suppression of Kurdish political actors to military operations in Kurdish regions of Syria and Iraq, Erdoğan’s policies are rooted in distrust, violence, and marginalization. This article seeks to closely examine the contradic...

China’s Hypocrisy: Crocodile Tears for Palestine

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China’s Hypocrisy: Crocodile Tears for Palestine, Torture for the Uyghurs Author: Gouya Roshan (Güya Aydın ) In a world where truth is buried beneath the ashes of politics, China presents one of the greatest hypocrisies of the modern era. Images of its humanitarian aid to Palestine can be seen on television today—packages bearing the Chinese flag, medical supplies, and promises to rebuild Gaza. But behind this humanitarian façade lies a dark and painful stain: torture and inhumane camps in Xinjiang, where millions of Uyghur Muslims are being suppressed in the silence of the world. China is a country that shows no mercy even to its own Muslims. In a nation where Islam is equated with extremism, children are torn from their families for "re-education." The Quran is banned, fasting is criminalized, and wearing a beard or hijab is considered an unforgivable offense. Mosques have been violently destroyed, their domes collapsed. The call to prayer can no longer be heard in the stre...

When a child is sold to feed a family, all slogans become meaningless Gouya Roshan - Gouya Aydin

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When a child is sold to feed a family, all slogans become meaningless. Author: Gouya Roshan (Güya Aydın ) Afghanistan, a country with a tumultuous history, is today trapped in a deadly cycle of poverty, instability, and extremism. Amidst this crisis, silent and defenseless children have become commodities in the dark markets of human trafficking. Poverty is no longer merely an economic crisis; it has become a monster devouring the body and soul of a nation. When there is no functioning government, when international institutions remain silent, and when borders turn into walls of indifference, the only thing that remains is the silent suffering of a people. This article is a narrative of what the world does not see—or chooses not to see. After the return of the Taliban, Afghanistan quickly descended into hunger and unemployment. In many provinces, families cannot even afford dinner. But when there is no bread at home, a mother may be forced to give her eight-year-old daughter to a fifty...

"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...

Anti-Immigration Sentiment

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Anti-Immigration Sentiment: A Global Wound Deepened by the West  Author: Gouya Roshan (Güya Aydın )  In a world that increasingly speaks of “human dignity,” a phenomenon called anti-immigration sentiment is silently spreading. It is a phenomenon that not only tramples on human rights but also reveals the hypocritical face of many governments, institutions, and even modern societies. For years, Western media and governments from Europe to the United States and many other countries have positioned themselves as judges and watchdogs of other nations’ behavior. With human rights posturing, they have criticized countries like Iran for discriminating against immigrants, especially Afghans. These criticisms, while often justified and necessary, are now met with irony. Today, however, anti-immigration sentiment is being institutionalized, legalized, and even legitimized beyond our borders in Europe and the United States. In some ways, what is happening in the West is even more blatant...