Welcome
to the Voice of the Australian Iraqi Turkmen on Radio 2000FM. We are
an independent source of news and offer extensive coverage of homeland,
other international news, national events and current affairs every
week.
Turkmen are the third
largest ethnic group after the Arabs and Kurds in Iraq. Today the Iraqi
Turkmen population is estimated at 3.5 million. They may constitute
around 13% of the Iraqi population whereas higher percentages have also
been proposed.
The main spoken language in Turkmeneli (Turkmen homeland) is the Turkish
dialect which is a part of the Western Turkish language group that includes
also the Turkish spoken in Turkey, Cyprus, the Balkans. The Turkmen
language with its various accents is closer to the Turkish spoken language
in both Azerbaijan (Republic of Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan of Iran) and
Urfa in South-eastern Turkey rather than Turkmen language in Republic
of Turkmenistan.
TheTurkmen
Broadcast Team
Mr.Sinan Erbil Sinan
was born in Erbil , An Iraqi city in the north. He is a professional
singer, has released video clips and CDs in Turkey, he is involved
with Turkmen Radio since its establishment in 2001. Sinan enjoys
broadcasting musical and cultural programs as well as presenting
poems and drama items, he is the technician of the radio as well
as announcer.
Mrs. Ayhan T. Dadah Ayhan
was born in Kirkuk. She holds bachelor degree in drama-play directing
and currently working towards completing her postgraduate studies
of Art Therapy at University of Western Sydney.
She worked as a Broadcaster and Journalist in Iraqi state radio
in Baghdad for several years before migrating to Australia. She
joined radio 2000FM at the beginning of its establishment and
has been workin as a main announcer and interviewer ever since.
She produces and presents cultural and current affairs. Her special
interests lie in painting reading and social and political issues.
Dr. Suphi Salihi
Dr. Salihi was born in Kirkuk-Iraq. He has been an active member
of Turkmen community in Sydney. He has represented Iraqi dental
association in Kirkuk for many years. He contributes colour and
variety to Turkmen radio with his broad knowledge on Turkish history
culture and Islamic and religion topics. His Interests include
readings and traveling.
Dr. Bashar. I. Mahmood
Bashar was born in Kirkuk, an Iraqi city in the north. He has
been actively involved in community projects since arriving in
Australia in 1992, currently he is the chairperson of the Australian
Iraqi Turkmen Media group and represented Australian Iraqi Turkmen
community in many occasions. Bashar has been involved in broadcasting
since 2001, he presents mainly political speeches, current affairs
and health issues.
Mr. Mukerrem-Omar
Arslan
Born in Kirkuk, Mukerrem joined Radio 2000 FM in September 2002.
Since his arrival in Australia he has been involved in a variety
of activities relating to the Iraqi Turkmen community.He has extended
his academic knowledge by successfully completing a master degree
in political science at Macquarie university where he majored
in the Middle Eastern political economy. He regularly presents
numerous political, cultural and social issues.
Mr. Umit Aliriza
Umit was born in Kirkuk. He worked as a social worker dealing
mainly with youth problems, has been an active member of Iraqi
Turkmen community organizations, involved in journalism in the
local Turkish newspapers and as a column-writer. Umit prepares
and presents news in Turkmen radio.
Mr Sawash Arslan
Sawash was born in Kirkuk. He has joined Turkmen program 2000
FM in 2002, responsible mainly for technical aspects including
recording, editing and conducting live interviews. His special
interests include sports and computers. In addition to his choice
of lively music contributes greatly to the station.
Mr. Fatih Yunus
Fatih was born in Kirkuk. A professional and well-known singer with
audio and video clips in Iraqi TVs and Radios, loved and admired
by Iraqi Turkmen people. Since his arrival to Australia Fatih has
involved actively in community support groups and he is regarded
as the founder of Turkmen program 2000 FM. Fatih is the coordinator
of radio programs, presenting music programs and interviews.