Sofia Cherici

Independent investigative journalist based in Istanbul | narrative, OSINT and on the ground | ITA & ENG | appeared in @FTM_eu @repubblica @newlinesmag

[Sofia Cherici @ChericiSofia]

We worked on this for one year. The investigation is out today on @The_NewArab @elpais_espana and Siraj

[The New Arab @The_NewArab]

SNEAK PEEK: Turkey is regarded as one of the biggest steel producers in the world, with an export value estimated at $16.1bn. In two decades, recycled steel production has become the fifth largest contributor to its national economy.

Yet, not all is known about the country’s discreet sourcing network. In a year-long investigation, The New Arab - in collaboration with SIRAJ and El Paìs - documented the journey of steel scrap headed to Turkish mills from war-torn countries, such as Palestine:

[Sofia Cherici @ChericiSofia]

@t24comtr @The_NewArab

[T24 @T24_com_tr]

Hurda Savaşları: Çocuk işçilik ve savaş Türkiye’deki çelik üretimi patlamasını nasıl besliyor?
https://t.co/wZidMNBUEy

[Richard Salame @rjsalame]

A major investigation by @ChericiSofia, @Andresmourenza, @MoBassiki, and @DoguEroglu proves that, over the last decade, roughly 10% of Turkey's iron/steel scrap came from war economies and conflict zones. I'm honored to have contributed Lebanon reporting
https://t.co/j8L8t1yddf

[Turkey recap @Turkeyrecap]

📰Sunday extras:

"Metal scrap sourced from Syria and Libya’s wars feeds Turkey’s steel industry" by @ChericiSofia, @Andresmourenza, @MoBassiki, @DoguEroglu and Sergio Attanasio. [1/5]
https://t.co/ZlFm4qHs2N

[Özlem Temena @OzlemTemena]

How does Turkey’s booming steel trade rely on a supply chain built on exploitation and scrap from Syria?

A one-year investigation by @ChericiSofia , @Andresmourenza, Mohammed Bassiki, and @DoguEroglu published in The New Arab exposes the dark side of Turkey’s steel industry.

The article reveals how war debris, child labour, and opaque scrap flows sustain this growth.

Once again, the hidden cost of global supply chains: exploitation, child labour, and the war economy.

Read the full investigation

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https://t.co/yc9E7KJeDN

[Ylenia Gostoli @YleniaGostoli]

Must read from colleagues @ChericiSofia @Andresmourenza @MoBassiki investigating the journey of scrap metal from war-torn countries to Turkey's steel industry

[Andrés Mourenza @Andresmourenza]

"De la guerra a tu casa: cómo la chatarra de los conflictos bélicos alimenta la industria del acero". El metal llega de #Siria, #Libia, #Israel o #Ucrania a las acerías de #Turquía, donde es transformado en acero que luego se comercializa en la #UE. https://t.co/5d0BLG24yU

[Andrés Mourenza @Andresmourenza]

Una investigación de @ChericiSofia @MoBassiki @DoguEroglu @rjsalame y un servidor para @el_pais, @The_NewArab y @SIRAJ_SYRIA, que hubiera sido imposible sin el apoyo de @journalismfund

[andrea glioti @andreaglioti]

for more than one year @ChericiSofia @Andresmourenza @MoBassiki @DoguEroglu delved into the tainted supply chain of Turkey's steel industry

[The New Arab @The_NewArab]

@ChericiSofia @Andresmourenza @journalismfund Our investigation is now live online ⬇️

https://t.co/37PnMDC6GZ

[FREEDOM TO REPORT @Freedomtoreport]

Over 1,500 journalists from 60+ countries signed our petition demanding access to Gaza. Colleagues inside are asking us to be there. Israel must open the gates, the world has the right to know. Please, listen to Mohammed Asad call.

[Jennifer Hattam @TheTurkishLife]

The wildfires ravaging Turkey again are fueled not only by climate change but also by unsustainable policies that are encroaching development on woodlands, fragmenting lands & damaging forest ecosystems, @ChericiSofia @Aylinelci report for @newlinesmag: https://t.co/oZ961pnklu

[Turkey recap @Turkeyrecap]

📰Sunday extras:

"The Political Machine Feeding Turkey’s Wildfires" by @ChericiSofia and @Aylinelci. [1/5]
https://t.co/Xx3kgkwKlV

[Hassan I. Hassan @hxhassan]

Turkish government policies that are clearing the way for mining, tourism and unchecked development are also fueling unprecedented forest fires in the country,

- @ChericiSofia and @Aylinelci in a @newlinesmag investigation. https://t.co/OuKEs0Racz

[Sofia Cherici @ChericiSofia]

Our latest investigation with the support of @journalismfund

[New Lines Magazine @newlinesmag]

NEW: Turkish government policies that are clearing the way for mining, tourism and unchecked development are also fueling unprecedented forest fires in the country, show @ChericiSofia and @Aylinelci in this @newlinesmag investigation.

https://t.co/jdunwCniLt

[Sofia Cherici @ChericiSofia]

Sono appena state dichiarate restrizioni di uscita ed entrata a Istanbul per "individui, gruppi e veicoli che potrebbero partecipare ad attività illegali, individualmente o collettivamente".

[Cumhuriyet @cumhuriyetgzt1]

#SonDakika | İstanbul'a giriş çıkışlara kısıtlama getirildi!

Tüm gösteri ve etkinlikler 27 Mart'a kadar yasaklandı!
https://t.co/1xdfIEcRej

[Sofia Cherici @ChericiSofia]

C'è chi dice che sarà "Gezi all over again". C’è chi non ci crede più da tanto tempo. Intanto da ieri sera più di 343 persone sono state arrestate in tutto il paese durante le manifestazioni e stasera ci si raduna ancora.

[Sofia Cherici @ChericiSofia]

Da qualche giorno, la Turchia è di nuovo in subbuglio. Ero troppo presa da altre scadenze per seguire le piazze, ma ieri sera ho finalmente messo piede fuori casa e quando sono rientrata nella notte, ero confusa e con metà del viso in fiamme. [Continua🧵]

[Sofia Cherici @ChericiSofia]

Condividevano fazzoletti bagnati e bottiglie d’acqua. E anche quando l'aria era talmente irrespirabile da pizzicare i polmoni e ogni respiro era un colpo di tosse, urlavano sopra le nostre teste per coordinare la ritirata.