The Farewell of Ahmet Burhan Atac


Book Description

This graphic novel outlines the end of Ahmet Burhan's short life of 8 years, in particular the time period from July 15th, 2016, the day of the failed and so-called Turkish coup attempt, until May 7, 2020, the day when he died. After both of his parents' arrest, Ahmet Burhan and his little sister Fatma Betul were left to live with their grandparents for a long while. Due to their longing, both children were often sad and depressed. Over time, this affected Ahmet's health, leading him to be diagnosed with a type of bone cancer. As a result of the unlawful regulations imposed by the Turkish government on hundreds of thousands of people, the Atac family encountered many roadblocks that stood before the cancer treatment of Ahmet.




The Farewell of Ahmet Burhan Atac


Book Description

This graphic novel outlines the end of Ahmet Burhan's short life of 8 years, in particular the time period from July 15th, 2016, the day of the failed and so-called Turkish coup attempt, until May 7, 2020, the day when he died. After both of his parents' arrest, Ahmet Burhan and his little sister Fatma Betul were left to live with their grandparents for a long while. Due to their longing, both children were often sad and depressed. Over time, this affected Ahmet's health, leading him to be diagnosed with a type of bone cancer. As a result of the unlawful regulations imposed by the Turkish government on hundreds of thousands of people, the Atac family encountered many roadblocks that stood before the cancer treatment of Ahmet.




SOCIAL GENOCIDE EXHIBITION


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Step into the heart-wrenching world of "The Social Genocide Exhibition: A Journey of Remembrance and Human Rights Advocacy," orchestrated with deep compassion by a team of tireless volunteers and human rights champions of AST. This book is a vivid mosaic of human stories, echoing the cries for justice and the unyielding spirit of those who've suffered. Emerging from a poignant artistic tribute to the persecuted in Turkey, this exhibition, now a global endeavor, narrates the soul-stirring journey of relics and stories. These are not just artifacts; they are silent witnesses to tragedies, spanning from the historic lanes of Turkey to the bustling cities of the United States. Imagine a Kurdish mother's life brutally cut short, a young girl's laughter silenced by a sniper, a brave boy's fight against cancer in the shadow of injustice, and countless others who've faced the relentless storm of oppression. The author Deniz Kenan and AST volunteers have painstakingly curated these stories, transforming them from mere memories into powerful symbols of resilience and the fight for justice. Their mission transcends the physical exhibition, striving to immortalize these narratives in literature work, creating bridges of understanding and empathy across oceans and cultures. This book is an invitation to witness the resilience of the human spirit, a journey that challenges us to look beyond our borders and stand in solidarity with those who've been silenced. It's a reminder that in the vast tapestry of humanity, every thread - every story - is vital. Join us in this profound journey, as we delve into the pages of suffering, courage, and hope. Your engagement in this cause is more than support; it's a step towards a future where every voice of struggle and endurance is recognized and celebrated. Together, let's honor these stories and work towards a world that listens, understands, and acts for justice.




Murder of Halil Dinc in Slow Motion


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In the darkest days of Germany, the young theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was arrested and then executed by hanging at the dawn of a Spring morning. The dictator and his fools that Bonhoeffer mentioned in his books are still around. Unfortunately, no lesson is learned from the sufferings of the past and therefore history just repeats itself. Technological advancement has brought outer space increasingly in human’s reach, yet people are more passionate than even primitive societies in surrendering their willpower to the dictators. In this book, you will read the tragic story of a family escaping from the dictator of Turkey and his fools.




Sick and Elderly Political Prisoners in Erdogan's Turkey


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The jails in Turkey have long been mentioned in the same breath as inhumane actions and the breach of even the most basic rights, especially against the political prisoners. The violations have reached to unprecedented levels in parallel with the emergence of the current political-Islamist authoritarianism. The oppressive regime under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s rule instrumentalized the country’s legal system to muzzle the political dissidence, turning the prisons into concentration camps. The number of inmates behind the bars has reached historic highs. Hosting convicts much more than their capacities, the prisons, which were already substantially subpar, have fallen way below the minimum acceptable standards for human dignity. Patients in particular bore the most of the brunt of this precipitated deterioration of the prison conditions and the wrath of the Turkish regime against its opponents.




A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words The Illustrations of a Teacher in Prison


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Yolgezer, a formerly imprisoned artist, invites the world to see the dire human rights violations in Turkey. Through an anonymous activist perspective, the artist specifically depicts Turkey’s jails where tens of thousands of political prisoners are kept. You will not only witness how the life is like in prison, but also learn why those prisoners of conscience are incarcerated and how they feel behind bars.




ESCAPE FROM TURKEY


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You know how it goes in fairy tales… The dark sorcerer who gets angry at the prince uses magic to turn him into a frog. The frog-turned-prince cannot talk anymore, so only a miracle can save him now. This is pretty much what happened to the volunteers of the Hizmet Movement. Using a staged fake coup, the patriots of this country were framed in just one night as traitors by the evil corrupt political power and their names were added into the lists of torture and death. All their properties have been seized and they were left no other choice but to escape from their homeland. What you will read below are the true stories of the Hizmet volunteers, one of them is a past lawyer of Bank Asya and the other is a distinguished scientist. You will witness how their lives have been taken from them after that ominous night of coup and how they fought back to save their families from evil. The only difference between these stories and those fairy tales is that… everything in this story is true!




Silent Scream


Book Description

The three true stories in this book are about the three of the countless brave women in Turkey who fought against extreme and systemic political injustice and oppression, who did everything they could to protect their families and took enormous risks in pursuit of their quest for freedom.




The Kite Runner


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Afghanistan, 1975: Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the local kite-fighting tournament and his loyal friend Hassan promises to help him. But neither of the boys can foresee what will happen to Hassan that afternoon, an event that is to shatter their lives. After the Russians invade and the family is forced to flee to America, Amir realises that one day he must return to Afghanistan under Taliban rule to find the one thing that his new world cannot grant him: redemption.




A Thousand Splendid Suns


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A riveting and powerful story of an unforgiving time, an unlikely friendship and an indestructible love