Jonathan Powell

EFD Rights Watch: Two wise men refuse to attend meeting with PM Erdoğan due to Gezi Resistance…

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Two wise men refuse to attend meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Erdoğan because of Gezi unrest Wise men Professor Baskın Oran and columnist Murat Belge.. ************** One arrested in southeastern Turkey rape case One suspect was arrested for charges related to the rape of a sixteen year-old. Turkish police detain 20 alleged protesters during raids … Read more

According to Ministry, 2.5 million people attended Gezi protests across Turkey… Journalists, artists etc continue to be threatened by pro-Gov’t circles…

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2.5 million people attended Gezi protests across Turkey: Interior Ministry Some 2.5 million protestors hit the streets across Turkey since the unrest began Opinion: The threat facing Turkey Turkey has found itself in the international spotlight over the past two weeks, despite the continuing slaughter in Syria, the Iranian elections, and the tensions in Iraq. The crisis … Read more