TurkeyMember of the Grand National AssemblyPeoples' Equality and Democracy PartyMardinMember of the Grand National Assembly
George Aslan
Profile
George Aslan is a Turkish politician of Assyrian descent who has served as a member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey representing Mardin since 2023. Born in the village of Arbo, he spent 37 years living in the Netherlands before returning to Turkey in 2015. Throughout his parliamentary career, Aslan has been a vocal advocate for the rights of Assyrian and other minority communities, focusing on issues such as land rights, the preservation of cultural heritage, and the protection of indigenous languages. He is known for his commitment to human rights and his efforts to address historical grievances and discrimination against minorities in Turkey.
Details
- Born
- 1958 · 68 years old
- Birth place
- Arbo, Nusaybin, Turkey
- Education
- Primary school in Arbo, secondary education in Midyat
- Career
- Editor of Shemsho Magazine, member of various Dutch-Assyrian organizations, representative on the Kurdish Parliament in Exile
