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Revolt in Turkey

Posted by seumasach on June 3, 2013

Erdogan’s Grip on Power Is Rapidly Weakening

Spiegel

3rd June, 2013

For a decade, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has had a tight grip on power. But it suddenly looks to be weakening. Thousands have taken to the streets across the country and the threats to Erdogan’s rule are many. His reaction has revealed him to be hopelessly disconnected.

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Turkish prime minister terrorizing his people

Posted by seumasach on June 3, 2013

PressTV

1st June, 2013

Syrian Information Minister Omran al-Zohbi says Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is “terrorizing” his own people, calling on the premier to resign his post.

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Erdogan riskes the ‘must go’ path

Posted by seumasach on June 3, 2013

Pepe Escobar

Asia Times

3rd June, 2013

Is this the Turkish Spring? No, at least not yet. Is Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan the new Mubarak? No, at least not yet.

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