Turkey’s pro‑Kurdish Democratic Unity Party (DEM) slammed a recent court decision that removed the main opposition party’s leader, labeling the police raid on the Republican People’s Party (CHP) headquarters a “disgrace to democracy. ” The raid occurred on Sunday when riot police, armed with tear
Turkey has once again found itself in the middle of a power struggle between its legal system and political parties. Police were sent to the headquarters of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Ankara after a court decided to undo a leadership vote from last year. The ruling reinstated Kemal Kilic
Pope Leo XIV made a significant stop at Istanbul's Blue Mosque during his first foreign visit. This visit was part of his effort to promote unity among Christians. Unlike his predecessors, Leo did not pray at the mosque but showed respect by touring the place. An imam invited him to pray, but Leo ch
Turkish politicians are planning to meet with Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), who has been in prison for over two decades. This meeting comes after a suggestion from Devlet Bahceli, a strong ally of President Erdogan. Erdogan himself has hinted that he might allow
Turkey's President Erdogan is making bold moves to tighten his grip on power. He's been locking up opponents and now aims to ban almost half of the main opposition party from parliament. It's a clear sign that democracy in Turkey is in trouble. The West, including the U. S. and Europe, is supportin
