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Author: Tepe, Sultan
Subjects: *DEMOCRACY, *PUBLIC demonstrations, *STUDENT protesters, *TWENTY-first century, TURKISH politics & government, ECONOMIC conditions in Turkey
Abstract: The article presents information on the role of democracy in 21st century Turkey with special attention to demonstrations at the Gezi Park, Istanbul, the relationship between the media and democracy, as well as protesters. Other topics mentioned in this article include social mobilization, the economic situation of Turkey, and the role of new media.
Published: 2013
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Author: Bostan-Ünsal, Fatma
Subjects: *GEZI Park Protests, Turkey, 2013, *PUBLIC demonstrations, *POLITICAL opposition, *GOVERNMENT policy, *TWENTY-first century, *HISTORY, TURKISH politics & government, FOREIGN relations of Turkey
Abstract: The article reports on protests at the Gezi Park in Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey beginning in 2013. Topics include the protesters' objections to the removal of trees in the park for the construction of a military barrack, international perceptions of the protests, and the response of the Turkish government to the protest. Attitudes of the ruling Turkish political party Justice and Development Party (AKP) towards opposition and legal means of addressing protesters' demands are also noted.
Published: 2013
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