Occupy Turkey articles on Democracy Chronicles

Occupy Turkey protests, also known as the Gezi Park protests, was a Turkish movement beginning on May 28, 2013 that advocated freedom of the press, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, and was against the government's encroachment on Turkey's secularism. Also see our general articles on Turkey, Protests or Occupy Wall Street.

Student Protests Grow as Turkey’s Youth Turn Against Erdoğan

February 8, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Turkey’s disillusioned and underemployed youth to vent their frustrations at President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government.

Targeting of Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan Activists Continues

March 11, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Demonstration held against presence of Turkish forces at military barracks in Shiladze in governorate of Dohuk, leading to dozens of demonstrators arrest.

Turkish Rights Crackdown and Global Outcry Both Intensify

February 25, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Turkish authorities issued 100s of arrest warrants for military personnel accused of involvement in 2016 failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkey Revives Ghosts of Gezi Protests as Elections Loom

December 19, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Three years after she was acquitted over her role in Turkey’s Gezi Park protests, Mucella Yapici was called in last month by police to face more questions.

Turkey Seeks Arrests Over 2013 Occupy Turkey Protests

December 10, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Turkey seeks arrests over 2013 protests. Prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for a prominent actor, a leading journalist and civil society activists.