Increasingly violent government seems to be worsening as Turkey opposition newspapers shut down
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.
Occupy Turkey Revolution Update as Protest Continues
Many in Occupy Turkey revolution have continued protest on web creating new venues for creativity
Turkey Politics Disoriented and Unstable Since Protests
Nation continues to proceed in turmoil as Turkey politics disoriented with angered opposition protest movement in transition after government clashes
Turkey’s EU Membership Talks Move Forward in Caution
Long fight for Turkey’s EU membership talks moves forward in midst of new Occupy protest movement
Transsexual Marchers Meet Occupy Turkey
Annual transsexual rights parade in Istanbul draws international attention during chaotic protests – Transsexual Marchers Meet Occupy Turkey Leadership
Tear Gas, Water Cannon and Occupy Turkey Clashes
Plenty of interesting new information and vivid pictures from police use of water cannon and Occupy Turkey protesters
Brazil and Turkey Reflect Differing Views of Protest
Strength of Brazil’s democracy contrasts with Turkey’s political violence in protests – Comparison of Brazil and Turkey democracies on display?
Turkey Protests Continue as Germany Scolds PM
Germany slams PM over violent response to peaceful movement as action in Turkey protests continue
Turkey Mass Silent Protests Follow Crackdown Violence
Citizens in major cities hold Turkey mass silent protests after large shock of government violence
Warning of Using Turkey Army Repressing Protests
Idea of Turkey army repressing protests moves dangerously towards more violence after headlines