Turkey is at a crossroads with a country-wide diverse population of demonstrators protesting over many issues. The government has responded with widespread arrests. This is happening at a time when Parliament is proposing to overhaul the constitution and elections are approaching. Many have been looking to Turkey as a model for a democracy in a state with a tradition of Islam. But modern Turkey can hardly lay claim to democratic legitimacy if it persists in perverting its justice system in pursuit of a transparently political vendetta.
Posted on: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 02:25:24 +0000
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