Tayyip Erdogan Turkey PM fights graft allegations amid more discontent from opposition and allies
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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.
Political Interference Alleged in Turkey Court Scandal
PM accused of attempting to interfere in Turkey court scandal corruption case that has ensnared him
PM Fights Turkey Corruption Scandal and Protests
Nation remains in turmoil as promises of confrontation made as PM fights Turkey corruption scandal
Not Satisfied by Turkey’s Offer of Kurdish Reforms
Peace talks to end long conflict stall on Turkey’s offer of Kurdish reforms with more work needed
Turkey Finally Legalizes Letters Q, W, and X
Included in laws designed to repress Turkey’s Kurdish population and their language is a curious ban of the alphabet but now government legalizes letters
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
Turkey Offers Democracy Reforms for Kurds
Turkey’s offer in peace talks hints at new era in absolutely critical relationship with hope of seeing democracy reforms for Kurds