Turks vote by a slim margin to expand their president’s powers, and dissent erupts on social media
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News about the struggle for democracy in Turkey. Regional turmoil and ongoing repression of the Kurdish minority remain contentious challenges. Occupy Turkey protests challenged the government in 2013. Also take a look at our articles on Occupy Turkey.
Where the Opposition Stands Following Turkish Referendum Vote
There were angry scenes at the headquarters of Turkey’s main opposition People’s Republican Party
What Can Be Lost in Turkey’s Historic Referendum
President Erdogan should rethink this piece of legislation as history has shown us that authoritarianism often leads to a violent and chaotic, and a distrustful society that pits people against each other.
One Third of All Imprisoned Journalists Are in Turkey
Amnesty International has called on the Turkish government to stop its crackdown on the media
How Erdogan Exploits Religion For Personal and Political Gain
Turkish President Erdogan has carefully and systematically crafted policies framed in Islamic clothing
The Least Fair Turkish Elections in Decades Are Set
Erdogan has signed into law constitutional amendments aimed at giving him sweeping new powers
Turkish Presidential System Approved by Parliament
Erdogan wins in years long push for a Turkish presidential system likely to solidify his continued rule
Constitutional Crisis is Becoming the Worldwide Norm
Many constitutional systems around the globe have been tested in 2016 including in Turkey, Poland, the UK, the U.S.
New Evidence of Continued Repression of Jailed Turkish Journalists
Ten jailed Turkish journalists from paper critical of government face media blackout in worrying trend
Assessing the Latest in Turkey’s Post-Coup Purge
1,200 gendarmerie staff are latest to be targeted in Turkey’s post-coup purge led by President Erdogan