US EditionTurkey has descended into authoritarianism, gradually and then all at once
- Ekrem 0mamoğlu, the Mayor of Istanbul, was arrested unexpectedly as he prepared to announce his presidential candidacy for 2028, making him a symbol of Turkey's political pluralism at odds with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's regime.
- Protests erupted across Turkey, with participants from diverse backgrounds uniting for the cause of 'Hak, hukuk, adalet' , reflecting widespread frustration with the government's actions against 0mamoğlu.
- Economic conditions have worsened in Turkey, contributing to unrest, as inflation remains high and investor confidence has been shaken by 0mamoğlu's arrest, indicating deep ties between democracy and economic health.
- The international community is urged to pay attention to the situation in Turkey, which showcases a broader struggle between democracy and authoritarianism.
33 Articles
33 Articles
Orhan Pamuk: Erdogan is cleaning out what's left of Turkish democracy
For anyone who has followed politics in Turkey closely, the latest developments are no surprise. But by arresting his political rival, Erdogan may well make him even more popular, writes author and Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk.
In Turkey, a controversial law on cybersecurity is widely seen as yet another censorship tool
Turkish experts, civil society groups, and international observers saw the law as a potential tool to restrict independent reporting and stifle dissentOriginally published on Global VoicesImage by Arzu Geybullayeva for Global Voices, created using Canva Pro. Turkey's new cybersecurity law, enacted on March 13, 2025, has sparked heated debate about its impact on digital rights, freedom of speech, media freedom, and access to information from the …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 53% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
