Turkey’s turning, but which way?

By Free Media Online · August 31, 2010 · Comments Off
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National Endowment for Democracy LogoDemocracy Digest from the National Endowment for Democracy (NED): Will Turkey become more or less democratic following the September 12 referendum on proposed constitutional amendments? The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) insists that the changes are designed to democratize the constitution and introduce European-style rights for women, children and minorities. But their critics contend that the reform will politicize the judiciary and undermine the country’s

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Turkey’s turning, but which way?

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