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Cuma – “Saddam and Bush Are War Criminals!..” – Issue #37, March 8–14, 1991 – Turkish Edition

Description:

Cuma was a weekly political news and commentary magazine that occupied a distinctive place in Turkish press history through its religious and political perspective. Launched on April 6, 1990, it was published every Friday and became a recognizable example of the Islamic-conservative tradition in Turkish journalism. Its coverage focused on political developments, religious affairs, and events affecting Turkey and the wider Islamic world. This copy is Issue #37, dated March 8–14, 1991, published in the aftermath of the Gulf War.

The cover features caricatures of Saddam Hussein, the Iraqi leader, and George H. W. Bush, the President of the United States, depicted in military uniforms. Under the headline “Saddam ve Bush Savaş Suçlusu!..” (Saddam and Bush Are War Criminals!..), the two leaders are shown standing on a barred cradle or cage with blood dripping from its base. A large red caption reads “95.000 Masum Çocuk ve Kadın Katledildi...” (95,000 Innocent Children and Women Were Killed...), referring to the magazine’s presentation of the human cost of the Gulf War. Together, the headline and illustration convey the publication’s strongly critical stance toward both leaders and its portrayal of the conflict’s civilian consequences.

Inside, the issue contains numerous articles and illustrations concerning Saddam Hussein and George H. W. Bush, extending the political commentary introduced on the cover. The magazine also includes articles about Islamic education in Malaysia, broadening its coverage to religious and educational developments in the wider Muslim world. These subjects reflect the publication’s combination of political criticism, international affairs, and religious concerns during the early 1990s.

For collectors of vintage Turkish political magazines and Gulf War-era press material, this issue stands out for its striking anti-war imagery and forceful cover message. The caricatures of two major political leaders, the symbolic depiction of civilian suffering, and the additional coverage of Islamic education in Malaysia make it a distinctive example of Turkish political and religious commentary from 1991.

Key Features:

• Title: Cuma

• Issue: Issue #37

• Cover Headline: “Saddam ve Bush Savaş Suçlusu!..” (Saddam and Bush Are War Criminals!..)

• Cover Caption: “95.000 Masum Çocuk ve Kadın Katledildi...” (95,000 Innocent Children and Women Were Killed...)

• Publisher: Cuma Dergisi

• Publication Date: March 8–14, 1991

• Language: Turkish

• Publication Format: Weekly political news and commentary magazine

• Cover Figures: Saddam Hussein and George H. W. Bush

• Cover Illustration: Caricatures of the two leaders in military uniforms standing on a blood-marked barred cradle or cage

• Main Topics: Gulf War; political criticism; civilian casualties; Islamic education in Malaysia

• Editorial Focus: Islamic-conservative politics; international affairs; religious and educational issues

• Collector Appeal: Vintage Turkish magazine featuring striking Gulf War-era political caricatures and commentary on the conflict’s human consequences