Life for Armenia’s Syrian refugees part of large humanitarian crisis spreading from the civil war
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.
Government Makes Enemy of Turkish Social Media
Battle with Twitter and YouTube reflects government hostility to Turkish social media revolution
2015 Free Speech Protections Key to Democracy
Warning that safety of 2015 free speech advocates is at risk from state and individuals actors
Famous Turkish Novelist is Worried About His Country
Government’s persistent battle with opposition media concerns famous Turkish novelist and Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk
Powerful Turkey Spy Chief Declares Run For Election
Ruling party sets up political clash as Turkey spy chief declares run after surprise resignation
Will Edrogan’s Turkey Aid Tajik Dictatorship Repression?
Freedom House warns dictatorship will will if Turkey aids Tajik plans for extradition of targeted opposition leader
Turkey Defends Press Crackdown After EU Criticism
Warning EU of interference in internal politics President Erdogan of Turkey Defends Press
24 Arrests in Latest Turkey Free Press Crackdown
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seeks silence from his opposition with Turkey free press crackdown
Amazing Rise of Kurdish Women’s Political Power
Total war driving Kurdish women’s political power rise similar to effect of world wars in Europe
Yearly Ranking Sees Turkey and China Rival Most Corrupt
Decline this year means Turkey and China rival most corrupt nations according to Transparency Int.