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Turkey, Erdogan

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is throttling Turkey’s democracy

Some have thought Mr Erdogan an aspiring dictator ever since the 1990s, when as an Islamist he campaigned against Turkey’s secularism, which was then strictly enforced. Though he once called democracy a tram you get off when you reach your stop,

The New York Times · 3d

With Erdogan Rival Detained, Critics See Democracy Eroding in Turkey

Opponents say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan manipulates the courts and the media to tighten his grip on power, and now is trying to prevent a top contender from running for president.

The Washington Post · 1d

Turkey detains journalists as protests grow over the jailing of key Erdogan rival

A media union said Turkish authorities arrested several journalists at their homes in a crackdown Monday, amid growing protests over the jailing of Istanbul’s mayor, a top rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty8h

Turkey 'Has Been Abused': Protesters Target Erdogan As Crackdown Escalates

Turkish authorities say nearly 1,500 people have been detained amid the country’s largest antigovernment protests in more ...

8hon MSN

Erdogan Treads Carefully to Quell Protests and Calm Markets

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is taking steps to ensure protests across the country don’t worsen and to contain a ...

Turkish President Erdogan calls for ‘provocations’ to be ceased in regard to protests throughout the country

In a televised address on Monday following a Cabinet meeting, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused CHP chairman ...

Turkish court orders Erdogan rival jailed pending trial on corruption charges as protests grow

A court has formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s key rival and ordered him jailed ...

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ISTANBUL BLOG: Thousands protest against Imamoglu detention, but there’s no sense of critical mass

By Akin Nazli in Belgrade Thousands gathered outside of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) headquarters late on ...

Turkey Voids Erdogan Rival’s Degree, Risking Presidency Bid

Turkey revoked Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s university diploma, potentially blocking President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main ...

The Gazette3d

Turkish court orders key Erdogan rival jailed pending trial on corruption charges

ISTANBUL (AP) — A court arrested the mayor of Istanbul, a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on Sunday and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges.

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Turks Vow to Protest on Even as Erdogan Says 'Show' Will End

Police officers use pepper spray on demonstrators as people take part in a protest against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem ...

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