Tens of thousands march in Istanbul as protests seek Turkey PM’s ouster and new government vote
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.
PM Fights Turkey Corruption Scandal and Protests
Nation remains in turmoil as promises of confrontation made as PM fights Turkey corruption scandal
Students Seek to Reignite Occupy Turkey Protests
University student marchers remain committed to quest to reignite Occupy Turkey protest movement
New Turkey Protests Protect Istanbul Parkland
Repeat of Occupy Turkey movement seen as clashes with police to protect Istanbul park reignite
Eritrea and Turkey Journalists Receive Press Freedom Award
Eritrea and Turkey journalist attacks as well as brutality of Eritrea dictatorship are reflected in latest awards to journalists for international press freedom
Turkey Media Censorship Out of Control
PM is accused of systematic and widespread Turkey media censorship amid increasing turmoil
Will Turkey Unveil Broad Election Reforms?
Broad election reforms could be on agenda as Turkey PM to give proposal for “democratization”
New Clashes Between Protesters and Turkey Police
Protesters and Turkey police continue to clash in capital. Protesters attempt to Occupy Turkey’s central Taksim Square as police attempt to block access
Turkey Protesters in New Clashes With Police
Turkey protesters in new clashes with police as Occupy movement refuses to dissipate
Occupy Turkey Turmoil Continues to Split Country
Update on Occupy Turkey Turmoil as government continues heavy handed response to peaceful protest