Turkey's Opposition, Straining at the Seams | The Washington Institute
The opposition in Turkey face numerous difficulties in the lead up to elections, as internal disputes may undermine their success.
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The opposition in Turkey face numerous difficulties in the lead up to elections, as internal disputes may undermine their success.
In 2002, when President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party (AKP) came to power in Turkey, defeating Kemalist hegemony, there was a glimmer of hope in the West for the overwhelm...
Ambassadors of 10 countries including US, Germany, France summoned to Turkish Foreign Ministry - Anadolu Agency
Once the symbol of modern Turkey, the Ataturk Cultural Center has been abandoned for a decade since closing in 2008. Amid furious debate about its future, many are unhappy with the current grand plans for the site.
Turkey: Istanbul court reopens Gezi Park protest trial The defendants include jailed philanthropist Osman Kavala, who is also accused of espionage. Several acquittals were overturned in court, making way for a retrial in the 2013 nationwide protests. It comes nearly eight years after the protests took place. Sixteen defendants will be questioned on charges including attempting to overthrow the government. Some of the defendants set to stand trial had already been acquitted of charges. Who are the defendants? The defendants include Osman Kavala, a philanthropist who has been imprisoned for...