Despite ruling party’s provocations, Turkish opposition remains calm, maintains the moral superiority…

Many people are anxious that those evil men- you know who they are- maybe planning some post-election provocations. Some already started. However, collective intelligence is at work for the opposition. So far, elements of Turkey’s opposition mostly kept its calm and continue to celebrate local election victories. It is a rough road and evil authorities don’t give up easily but they have exhausted their arsenal of tactics. This is of course partially wishful thinking in my behalf but there seem to be good signs.

Turkish opposition leader attacked at soldier’s funeral

CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu set upon by mob at service for soldier killed fighting Kurdish militants

The leader of Turkey’s main opposition party has been attacked at the funeral of a soldier killed in fighting against Kurdish militants. The Republican People’s party (CHP) leader, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, was taken to a nearby house by security forces for his protection, the state news agency Anadolu said.

Turkish opposition leader attacked at soldier’s funeral

CHP’s leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu was set upon by protesters at a soldier’s funeral in Ankara.

Ten undesirable results for Erdoğan following the Istanbul defeat | Ilhan Tanir @WashingtonPoint

Erdoğan’s power is fading: During the prolonged period following the March 31 Istanbul mayoral…


The Washington Post – Selahattin Demirtas – Apr 19, 7:12 AM

Turkey’s recent local elections on March 31 sent several important messages to the country’s ruling elite — and above all to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Erdogan, who rightly viewed the elections as a referendum on his rule, suffered a


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