Fallout from coup attempt continues as nervous Turkey shuts newspapers in attempt to manage criticism
Turkey articles on Democracy Chronicles
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.
Will Turkey’s Democracy Survive This Turbulent Post-Coup Period?
Massive wars on its southern borders and internal instability pose critical threats to Turkey’s democracy
Ottoman Shadow Puppets and Lebanese Political Paralysis
Characters in traditional Ottoman shadow puppets culture are known as Karagoz and Hacivat and reflect its political legacy
Wave of Global Attacks Links Russia to US Vote Hack
As Putin denies involvement, new links to international spying means more suspicions he was behind vote hack
Crackdown is Leading to Mass Exodus of Turkish Journalists
Jittery authorities in wave of arrests that has sparked an exodus of Turkish journalists following coup attempt
Turkish Satirists Targeted Amid Crackdown on Dissent
Among the widening campaign of post-coup arrests snags Turkish satirists famous for making fun of government
Turkish President Using Coup Attempt to Shut Down Free Speech
Since the attempt was crushed by forces and police who stayed loyal to the government, President Erdogan has been using the coup as an excuse to shut down opposing voice in the country
Technology Overcomes Turkish Internet Cut During Coup
Social media was abuzz with commentary and first-person media despite Turkish internet cut
Respond to the Turkish Coup Attempt With Civilian Rule
Failed Turkish coup is a challenge that must be overcome with civilian rule and more democracy
The Extinction of Turkey’s Free Press
Crackdown on independent media continues as Turkey’s free press face near total collapse