Mass street protests target polarizing government ahead of elections as Turkey PM taunts rival
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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.
PM Committed to Turkey Facebook and YouTube Ban
Turkey Facebook and YouTube ban sign of worsening rights in once admired Turkey political system
Turkey Signs Journalism Restrictions With Opposition Furious
Drama controversy surrounding embattled but defiant PM as Turkey signs journalism restrictions
Turkey PM’s Damaging Phone Call Controversy
Fresh controversy for scandal happy government in Turkey PM’s damaging phone call to his son
Turkey Passes Worrying Press Restrictions Amid Turmoil
Fist fight in Parliament as Ruling Party in Turkey Passes Worrying Press Restrictions
Turkey Curbs on Internet Freedom Test Opposition
Protesters and opposition infuriated by passage of new Turkey curbs on internet freedom
Turmoil Continues as Turkey’s Political Parties Meet
Major upheaval has brought this gathering where Turkey’s political parties meet to discuss changes
Major Istanbul Protests Seek Turkey PM’s Ouster
Tens of thousands march in Istanbul as protests seek Turkey PM’s ouster and new government vote
Turkey’s Independent Judiciary Under Threat in Court
Ruling party is attempting to gain political control over Turkey’s independent judiciary system
New Resignation Rocks Turkey’s PM as Ally Defects
Another member of ruling party quits and resignation rocks Turkey’s PM as close scandal continues