Global Voices · Citizen media stories about Turkey

From rape victims to democratic party donors, WikiLeaks' latest data dumps demonstrate a disturbing trend of publishing the personal information of private individuals.

20 August 2016

Nine Years on, Turkey Blames Gulenists for Murder of Ethnic Armenian Journalist

Written by Mel Plant · Human Rights

Supporters of Hrant Dink are quietly hopeful that some of those responsible for his death, if not all, are about to face punishment.

12 August 2016

Turkish Sports Stars Get Caught up in Erdogan-Gulen War

Written by Akhal-Tech Collective · Politics

Both retired footballer Hakan Sukur and NBA basketball star Enes Kanter find themselves on the wrong side of a political divide that is ripping through Turkey.

22 July 2016

After Turkey's Coup Attempt, the Real Battles Begin

Written by Ankara Resistance Post · Citizen Media

"AKP, which asks its supporters to take to the streets ‘until the problem is solved’, is opportunistically imprinting its own dictatorship project on society."

21 July 2016

Netizen Report: What do Zimbabwe, Kashmir, and Turkey Have in Common? Internet Censorship.

Written by Netizen Report Team · Zimbabwe

In this edition, we report on #ShutdownZim protests that sparked Zimbabwe to block WhatsApp, the full-on Internet shutdown in Kashmir and ongoing social media censorship in Brazil, Ethiopia and Turkey.

6 July 2016

For Refugees at Katsikas Camp, Life Remains in Limbo

Written by Martin Waldman · Western Europe

As the Greek summer intensifies, the refugees of Katsikas Camp—plus some 50,000 others stuck across Greece—wait in vain for some of the vague promises of the EU-Turkey deal to materialise.

29 June 2016

At Least 42 Dead in Istanbul Airport Violence

Written by Akhal-Tech Collective · Citizen Media

The government has blamed ISIS for the attack. Homes and hotels in Turkey's largest city have opened their doors to stranded passengers.

25 June 2016

Balkan Right-Wing Populists Gloat Over #Brexit

Written by Filip Stojanovski · Eastern & Central Europe

While the official reactions by most Balkan governments included expressions of guarded concern for the EU after the Brexit, Europhobic representatives of right-wing parties expressed joy via social networks.

21 June 2016

Erdogan's New Turkey Finds Forgiveness for Some, Tear Gas for Others

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva · Citizen Media

"Riot police have used more rounds of teargas and [smoke] grenades to counter reconvening protesters in #Firuzağa #Istanbul."

16 June 2016

World Refugee Day: Fear of Arrest Drives Journalists Into Exile

Written by Committee to Protect Journalists · Azerbaijan

"I was paralyzed by the idea of exile. This is the first time I had decided to flee the country without knowing exactly when I would return."

15 June 2016

Russia-Trained Civil Militias Along Bulgaria's Borders Are ‘Ready for War With Refugees’

Written by Ruslan Trad · Eastern & Central Europe

The civilian militias hunting refugees along the country's borders are a major manifestation of the rising tide of xenophobia in Bulgaria. Yet the authorities are mostly silent on the issue.

14 June 2016

A Joint Photo Exhibition Between Greece and Turkey Brings These Neighbors Closer Together

Written by Artemis Touli · Western Europe

They believe that peace and friendship is the best way to overcome problems and that art, especially photography, is a medium that can bring people closer together.

10 June 2016

For One Syrian Refugee, the Boat Crossing to Greece ‘Seemed Like an Endless Journey’

Written by Public Radio International · Western Europe

"The idea of a safe trip...was just a lie that we used to comfort ourselves. I knew that all of them were liars, getting rich in the trade of humans."

9 June 2016

The Difficulty and Uncertainty of Life in Turkey as a Syrian Refugee

Written by Public Radio International · Syria

"Employers discriminated against us. I met people who were forced to do hard labor for little money. They lived like robots. I didn’t want that."

8 June 2016

One Palestinian-Syrian Man's Agonizing Decision to Leave His Home Behind

Written by Public Radio International · Palestine

"It was very hard to decide if I wanted to leave this country without coming back again...Even if it’s dangerous, it is my country. I like this country."