Dubious decision to cancel March 31 Istanbul mayoral election win by opposition candidate Ekrem with absence of evidence that the vote was not free or fair.
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.
Analysts: Ouster of Sudanese Leader Hurts Ankara’s Regional Goals
The recent ouster of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir after decades in power is threatening a key Turkish strategic project on the Red Sea.
Turkish Political Cartoonist Musa Kart Returned To Prison
CRNI is saddened to report that past winner of our Courage in Editorial Cartooning Award Musa Kart is once again a prisoner in Turkey this evening.
Erdogan’s AKP Set to Accept Recount Results
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling AKP set to accept recount of results in Ankara and Istanbul no matter which party is declared the winner.
Turkey Faces Political Reset After Erdogan Loses Key Cities
Turkey faces political reset after Erdogan loses control of capital, Ankara and seemingly set to lose Istanbul following this past Sunday’s local elections.
Months After the Brutal Killing of Jamal Khashoggi, No Justice
Marking six months since the shocking murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Samah Hadid, Amnesty International’s Middle East Director of Campaigns.
Turkey Inmates End Own Lives to Protest Kurdish Leader’s Treatment
Four Kurdish activists have died in prisons across Turkey since last week, in what lawyers and officials have called suicides over poor prison conditions.
Germany Criticizes Turkey’s Treatment of Foreign Journalists
Germany criticizes Turkey’s treatment of foreign journalists saying that such actions were “not compatible with our understanding of press freedom.”
Targeting of Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan Activists Continues
Demonstration held against presence of Turkish forces at military barracks in Shiladze in governorate of Dohuk, leading to dozens of demonstrators arrest.
Turkey’s Erdogan Threatens to Reverse Local Election Results
Turkish President Recep Erdogan, whose AK Party is facing major defeats this month in local elections, is being accused of behaving like a “dictator”.