Thousands of Turkish protesters condemn Erdogan government


Turkish Protest against Ergogan GovernmentJNN 14 Jan 2014 Istanbul : Tens of thousands of Turkish demonstrators took to the streets in capital Ankara Saturday in protest against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government, which has been rocked by a vast corruption probe. Continue reading

Ex Chief of Army & 13 Military Officers Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in a Coup Plot Case in Turkey


Turkish Ex Army Chief Sentenced for lifeJNN 07 Aug 2013 ISTANBUL—A Turkish court sentenced a former military chief and 18 other people to life in prison on Monday, concluding a landmark case that has divided the nation and come to symbolize the conflict between the Islamist-rooted government and the secularist-dominated opposition. Continue reading

Erdogan still in Defiant Mode , says ‘This will be over in 24 Hours as AI, HRW condemn crackdown on protesters


Turkish Protester in Taksim Square Tear GassedJNN 13 June 2013 Istanbul : The Turkish Prime Minister says protests at Taksim Square and Gezi Park “will be over in 24 hours.” This comes hours after Tayyip Erdogan met a group of activists, in an attempt to start dialog, and vowed to put an end to the gatherings. Continue reading