Mütareke Dönemi’nde İstanbul’da Arnavud Teâvün Cemiyetinin Kuruluşu ve Faaliyetleri
The Establishment and Activities of the Albanian Mutual Assistance Society in Istanbul during the Armistice Period

Summary/Abstract: Shortly after the Ottoman Empire’s withdrawal from the war with the Armistice of Mudros, Albanian intellectuals in Istanbul organized themselves to establish unity and solidarity among Albanians and to provide mutual assistance and support, forming the “Albanian Mutual Assistance Society” (Arnavud Teâvün Cemiyeti). The Istanbul-based Society determined its purpose of establishment as defending the law of Albania, trying to integrate other parts of the country outside the borders of Albania into the homeland, and helping those in need. In this context, the Society carried out activities in the fields of politics, culture, education, etc. In this study, the Albanian Mutual Assistance Society, which was established in Istanbul during the Armistice Period, was discussed. In this context, the foundation stage of the society, and its efforts to expand its branch network and activities in the field of politics, culture and education were examined. It has been tried to determine the sensitivity of not only the Ottoman Government but also Ankara, the center of the National Struggle, towards the activities of the Society. Additionally, other societies and associations established by Albanians in Istanbul during this period were mentioned. The study relied on archival documents, the press of the period, and second-hand sources.

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