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Former PM, AKP Chair Davutoğlu Forms New Party, Promises to Bring Back Parliamentary System

Former PM, AKP Chair Davutoğlu Forms New Party, Promises to Bring Back Parliamentary System

Davutoğlu has held a press conference to introduce his "Future Party," promised justice, a new constitution and to bring back the parliamentary system.

13 December 2019

Certificate of Election of AKP's Ceylanpınar Mayor Revoked

Certificate of Election of AKP's Ceylanpınar Mayor Revoked

The Supreme Election Council (YSK) has revoked the certificate of election of AKP’s Ceylanpınar District Mayor Abdullah Aksak on the ground of his verdict of conviction.

13 December 2019

Former AKP Chair Davutoğlu Submits Application to Form New Party

Former AKP Chair Davutoğlu Submits Application to Form New Party

The former PM and AKP Chair had resigned from the ruling AKP in September.

12 December 2019

Ex-Erdoğan Ally Babacan to Found New Party Backing Parliamentary System

Ex-Erdoğan Ally Babacan to Found New Party Backing Parliamentary System

The former economy czar of the AKP appeared on a live broadcast for the first time after he resigned from the party in July.

27 November 2019

Survey on Trust in Public Institutions: 'Courts Don’t Make Fair Judgments in Political Trials'

Survey on Trust in Public Institutions: 'Courts Don’t Make Fair Judgments in Political Trials'

Avrasya Research Center Chairperson Özkiraz has said, "People don't trust the state, don't trust the government that governs the state."

18 November 2019 Ruken Tuncel

Mustafa Yeneroğlu Resigns from Ruling AKP

Mustafa Yeneroğlu Resigns from Ruling AKP

AKP İstanbul MP Mustafa Yeneroğlu has announced that he has resigned from the AKP.

30 October 2019

Parliamentary Inquiry into Forest Fires Rejected by AKP and MHP

Parliamentary Inquiry into Forest Fires Rejected by AKP and MHP

The Parliamentary inquiry submitted by 26 CHP MPs into forest fires has been rejected by AKP and MHP MPs. In their inquiry, MPs reminded the Speaker’s Office that 50 thousand football fields’ worth of forestland has been razed in the last 5 years.

30 October 2019

President Erdoğan: We will Settle 2 Million People in Safe Zone

President Erdoğan: We will Settle 2 Million People in Safe Zone

Addressing the Parliament at the opening of new legislative session, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “Turkey does not have a single day to lose. Our projects are ready. We shared them with heads of state at bilateral meetings at the UN”.

'White Scarfed Mothers' Detained After Attempt to Stage Protest in Front of AKP Diyarbakır Building

'White Scarfed Mothers' Detained After Attempt to Stage Protest in Front of AKP Diyarbakır Building

While protests have been going on in front of the HDP building in Diyarbakır, the police did not allow a sit-in in front of the AKP building.

17 September 2019

Former PM Davutoğlu: We Resign from AKP

Former PM Davutoğlu: We Resign from AKP

Making a statement for the press about the request for his discharge from the ruling AKP, former Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has stated, “The AK Party no longer has the opportunity to be a remedy for the problems of our country.”

13 September 2019

Corruption Allegations Against AKP in Three Municipalities That Switched to Opposition

Corruption Allegations Against AKP in Three Municipalities That Switched to Opposition

We have compiled the allegations of corruption in the municipalities that the AKP lost in the 2019 local elections.

2 September 2019 Ruken Tuncel

Former Justice Minister Ergin Resigns from AKP, Reportedly to Join Babacan in New Party

Former Justice Minister Ergin Resigns from AKP, Reportedly to Join Babacan in New Party

One of the founders of the AKP, Ergin served as a lawmaker and the Minister of Justice between 2002 and 2013.

AKP Aims to Achieve More Than One Goal with Mayor Dismissals but Opposition is Not Hopeless

AKP Aims to Achieve More Than One Goal with Mayor Dismissals but Opposition is Not Hopeless

After recovering from the election shock, the AKP dismissed several local administrators in the Kurdish-majority southeast in a move that united opposition groups from a broad political spectrum.

27 August 2019 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Presidential Aide: 'Babacan, Davutoğlu Aim to Prevent Erdoğan's Reelection'

Presidential Aide: 'Babacan, Davutoğlu Aim to Prevent Erdoğan's Reelection'

Mehmet Ali Şahin has accused the two former AKP figures of "supporting a project of Turkey without Erdoğan."

Naming the Feminist Stance

REGIME CHANGE IN TURKEY FROM A FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE - 4

Naming the Feminist Stance

Starting in 2014, the identification of the individual with the male person, the boiling down of the social into the familial, and the Sunni-Muslimization of women's rights claims turned out to be decisive features in Turkey's sociopolitical space.

26 July 2019 Simten Coşar

Regime Change and the New Mode of Patriarchy in Turkey

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Regime Change and the New Mode of Patriarchy in Turkey

After the coup d'état attempt, the sanctification of Erdoğan's persona found its place in the claim to a new national liberation war, with a remarkable increase in the frequency and intensity of reference to enemies inside and outside the country.

25 July 2019 Simten Coşar

The AKP's Gender Regime: Anti-Feminist Consistency

REGIME CHANGE IN TURKEY FROM A FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE - 2

The AKP's Gender Regime: Anti-Feminist Consistency

The post-2013 phase of the AKP's rule hosted increasing hostility towards rights-based socio-political opposition. This stage can be defined by the pervasion of anti-feminist discourse into the sphere of women's rights.

24 July 2019 Simten Coşar

Regime Change in Turkey: Old Symbols into New Settings

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Regime Change in Turkey: Old Symbols into New Settings

Prof. Dr. Simten Coşar has penned an article approaching the regime change in Turkey from a feminist perspective. Here is the first part of her article, which will be followed by three others in upcoming three days.

23 July 2019 Simten Coşar

Campaign Against İstanbul Convention in Pro-AKP Circles

Campaign Against İstanbul Convention in Pro-AKP Circles

The convention on violence against women has come under spotlight five years after coming into effect as pro-AKP circles launched a campaign against it after Erdoğan reportedly said that it can be "annulled."

17 July 2019 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Erdoğan Accuses Former Allies Poised to Form New Movement of 'Breaking Ummah in Pieces'

Erdoğan Accuses Former Allies Poised to Form New Movement of 'Breaking Ummah in Pieces'

When asked about if he is resentful towards former allies Abdullah Gül, Ali Babacan and Ahmet Davutoğlu, the President replied, "For God's sake, how can you even ask this question?"

Parliamentary Groups Round-up: Opposition Leaders Lash Out at 'Journalist Profiling Report'

Parliamentary Groups Round-up: Opposition Leaders Lash Out at 'Journalist Profiling Report'

Party leaders have spoken at their weekly parliamentary group meeting; the SETA's report on foreign media outlets in Turkey was at the top of their agendas.

Ali Babacan Resigns from AKP: I Have Drifted Away Mentally and Emotionally

Ali Babacan Resigns from AKP: I Have Drifted Away Mentally and Emotionally

Former Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Babacan has resigned from the ruling AKP. Babacan, who was among the co-founders of the party, is reportedly preparing to establish a new party with former President Abdullah Gül.

‘3% of Non-Believers Support AKP’s Yıldırım, 20% of Devoutly Religious CHP’s İmamoğlu’

KONDA RESEARCH

‘3% of Non-Believers Support AKP’s Yıldırım, 20% of Devoutly Religious CHP’s İmamoğlu’

The KONDA Research and Consultancy has released its report on “Ballot Box Analysis and Voter Profiles" for İstanbul repeat elections. The research has specifically focused on the voter transitions between the parties and turnout rate of their voter bases.

Supreme Election Council Rules ‘Parliamentary Election’ Sealed Envelopes Shall be Valid

İSTANBUL LOCAL ELECTION RERUN

Supreme Election Council Rules ‘Parliamentary Election’ Sealed Envelopes Shall be Valid

Upon the application of ruling AKP and main opposition CHP, the Supreme Election Council (YSK) has ruled that the votes cast in envelopes carrying the seal of “Parliamentary election” shall be deemed valid.

İmamoğlu: Yıldırım Wanted Questions Beforehand, Yıldırım: He Should Apologize

LIVE TV DEBATE AHEAD OF İSTANBUL ELECTIONS

İmamoğlu: Yıldırım Wanted Questions Beforehand, Yıldırım: He Should Apologize

Speaking ahead of their live TV debate, İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral candidate İmamoğlu has alleged that AKP’s candidate Yıldırım requested the questions beforehand. Yıldırım has answered, “İstanbul doesn’t deserve ugly politics. He should apologize.”

Ekrem İmamoğlu: They Campaign by Making Children Say ‘They Stole’

Ekrem İmamoğlu: They Campaign by Making Children Say ‘They Stole’

Ekrem İmamoğlu, CHP’s İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor candidate whose certificate of election has been revoked, has responded to AKP’s candidate Binali Yıldırım, who said, “Why were İstanbul elections annulled? Very simple. Because they stole.”

From Erdoğan to CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: Do You Hide Behind Your Immunity?

From Erdoğan to CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: Do You Hide Behind Your Immunity?

Addressing main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has said that “his life is based on lies and smears” and added: “Do you hide behind your immunity? Then, request the abolition of your immunity.”

Supreme Election Council to Rule on Objections Against Local Elections in İstanbul This Week

Supreme Election Council to Rule on Objections Against Local Elections in İstanbul This Week

Currently evaluating the supplementary petition of the ruling AKP, Supreme Election Council (YSK) is expected to announce its ruling regarding the extraordinary objections raised by the AKP and MHP against local elections in İstanbul on May 3 the latest.

AKP Submits Petition of Extraordinary Objection and Requests Re-Election in İstanbul

AKP Submits Petition of Extraordinary Objection and Requests Re-Election in İstanbul

Authorities from the ruling AKP have gone to the Supreme Election Council (YSK) with three suitcase-load of documents and submitted a petition of extraordinary objection to the YSK, requesting that re-elections be held in İstanbul.

AKP Votes Increase by 12 After Recount in İstanbul Districts

2019 LOCAL ELECTIONS

AKP Votes Increase by 12 After Recount in İstanbul Districts

AKP votes in Kartal district increased by 10 after the recount. In Beykoz, it increased by 2. In Şile, CHP votes increased by 8, AKP votes did not change.

AKP Finds ‘Irregularities’ in İstanbul and Ankara: Some Voted for Us in Districts but Not in City

2019 LOCAL ELECTIONS

AKP Finds ‘Irregularities’ in İstanbul and Ankara: Some Voted for Us in Districts but Not in City

The ruling AKP's provincial chairs for İstanbul and Ankara have announced that they appealed against local election results in the two cities: "We determined 25 thousand invalid votes in just one ballot box."

AKP Spokesperson Çelik: We Will Respect Results

2019 LOCAL ELECTIONS

AKP Spokesperson Çelik: We Will Respect Results

AKP Spokesperson Çelik has made a press conference on the local elections, touching on his party's appeals against results: "A legitimate process is going on. Everybody should respect this process. It is not possible for us to chase an undeserved win."

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