freedom of expression

16 May 2017, SOAS Writing as a survival tool in these "interesting times" Ece Temelkuran, famous journalist and novelist, spoke at a talk at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), organised by CEFTUS in partnership with…
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The Centre for Turkey Studies (CEFTUS), as a not-for-profit organisation, would like to organise future Debates and Community Gatherings where anyone interested in Turkey may benefit. CEFTUS is a civil society organisation and we…
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Turkey’s agenda this week concentrated on the details and extent of its involvement in the conflict with Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria and Iraq. Domestically, whilst the country re-visited its dismal freedom of press record, the…
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While attention has been focused on Turkey’s position within the international coalition against Islamic State (IS) in Iraq, numerous new and controversial laws have been passed by parliament. On the economic front, low growth rate…
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Photo credit: National Turk, www.nationalturk.com  The fire in Soma Mine that killed 301 workers has put the whole nation to mourning. The deadliest mining disaster led to protests against the government’s policies on…
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While the discussions about Presidential elections and who will serve as Turkey’s next PM intensify, parliament approved the controversial Intelligence Law. Disputes and clashes between unions and the government over permission to…
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Democracy in Turkey is being fundamentally questioned: the ban on YouTube continues; the workers are not given permission to celebrate May Day in Taksim Square; the Gezi Report claimed that using excessive tear gas was legitimate…
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Centre for Turkey Studies (CEFTUS), London Kurdish Institute and SOAS Kurdish Society Joint Forum ‘Turkey’s Kurdish Question: Past, Present and Future’ 8 April 2014 Speaker: Dr Ismail Besikci Sociologist and Kurdologist…
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Monday, 7 April 2014 Committee Room 9, House of Commons Keynote speaker: Dr Ismail Besikci, a Turkish sociologist and Kurdologist. Dr Besikci has written extensively on Turkey’s Kurds and their rights. He is regarded as an icon for…
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