In this post, we will discuss the social media strategies of the opposition parties until the elections from November till May both based on interviews and online ethnographic work by presenting social media activities and materials of the political parties and leaders.
Rigging the Vote Won’t Be Easy for Erdogan
Ahead of Turkey’s election, civil society organizations have mobilized a record number of volunteers to monitor and protect the polls.
Groups Blast Right-Wing Government Control of Internet Ahead of Turkey Elections
In last night's political theater – advertised by Erdoğan tweeting "youth asked, I answered" – AKP affiliates pose as critical youth asking "tough" questions. But there's no critique, it's all passive: "X is said… what do you say?" And "Ok then I vote for you," cue applause. https://t.co/peA60e1wpr
— Lisel Hintz (@LiselHintz) May 12, 2023
An Erdogan Loss in Turkey Would Stir Relief in the West and Anxiety in Moscow
Twitter blocks some content in Turkey ‘to remain accessible’ a day before elections
Turkish opposition accuses Russia of election interference days before vote
‘We’re against LGBT’: Erdoğan targets gay and trans people ahead of critical Turkish election
‘Infrastructure work’ at leading mobile operator on the election day raises concerns
Kılıçdaroğlu says won’t be intimidated by pro-Erdoğan ‘paramilitary groups’
The forgotten earthquake survivors who could decide Turkey’s election – video
How Turkey’s Opposition Seeks to Swing Diaspora Voters
Turkey elections: Young voters who could decide Turkey’s future
Turkey’s Democratic Resilience
What’s at stake for women in Turkey’s election
Erdogan’s Support Is Shakiest in Turkey’s Quake Belt
Turkey election: Kremlin rejects accusations of interference
Turkey election: Opposition dares to dream of Erdogan defeat
Turkey’s elections: What are the key alliances promising?
| Hürcan Aslı Aksoy, Salim Çevik |
Possible transfer of power in Turkey: Would Erdoğan concede defeat? |
| As Turkey heads to the polls on May 14, many fear that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan might not respect the election results if he is defeated. Aslı Aksoy and Salim Çevik argue that a violent rejection of the transfer of power is unlikely. |
Erdogan’s opponents vow fresh start on Turkish human rights – Reuters Critics see 2013 as a turning point for rights in Turkey, when protests against government plans to build a shopping mall in Istanbul’s Gezi Park |
Why Muslim Feminists Are Turning Against President Erdoğan – TIME
I could die for him’: In Erdogan’s old Istanbul neighbourhood, loyalties run deep – France 24
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