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Supporters of various Turkish political parties gather in Istanbul's Taksim Square on July 24.

Turkey’s veteran protesters face a scary new reality

Global Politics

Erdogan’s old Gezi Park redevelopment, which triggered massive protests in 2013, is back. But the anti-Erdogan activists who protested last time are more fearful for their safety now that he’s amassing power and rounding up thousands suspected of supporting the coup attempt.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey's Prime Minister, and his wife, Ermine, wave hands to supporters as they celebrate his election victory in front of the Justice and Development party headquarters in Ankara on August 10, 2014.

Turkey meets the new boss, same as the old boss

Global Politics
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