Turkey’s president has solidified his political power by allying with ultranationalist groups.
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Abortion appears to be illegal and clandestine in large parts of the Muslim world. Yet, women continue to challenge the status quo and archaic laws through their daily practices and activism.
With the Turkish leader winning yet another election, the stage is set for him to consolidate his power at home and in the world.
A snap poll intended to boost the Turkish president’s power has stirred up online opposition to his increasing authoritarianism.
This referendum is the first time in the democratic history of Turkey that an election has been seen as illegitimate by not only domestic contenders, but by international observers as well.
How a once trustworthy NATO ally, an aspiring EU candidate and an emerging power came to be ruled by one strong man.
Experts agree that Turkey is even further polarised after contested unofficial results show President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has won the right to expand his powers.
Turkey’s referendum could lead to a tremendous change in the country’s political development, leading to an extremely autocratic regime.
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