Anti-Syrian Refugee Sentiment
Anti-Syrian Refugee Sentiment
Turkish opposition’s anti-refugee stance threatens all of us
| OpinionUnfortunately, xenophobia has been on the rise in Türkiye. This is not about patriotism in …
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OpinionOpposition using Syrian asylum seekers to generate new divides in Turkish politics
By Talha KöseThe status of more than 3.6 million temporary Syrian asylum seekers across Turkey has been one of the most controversial political issues being discussed by the Turkish people and politicians in the last few weeks..
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OpinionHow to combat disinformation on Syrian refugees
By Burhanettin DuranThere is an ongoing debate on Syrian refugees in Istanbul, who are being asked to return to the provinces where they were registered. The media extensively covered complaints by Syrians about the 30-day grace period.
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OpinionAK Party shapes general trends of both opposition, society
By Meryem İlayda AtlasThe Justice and Development Party (AK Party) received the 43.16 percent of the vote in the local elections of 2014, the highest of all participating parties. For the local elections of March 31, it received 45 percent, increasing 2 percent, and came out as the clear victor again. However, the country's major cities, such as Istanbul and Ankara, voted differently in the majority, which shows the power of the legitimate election rallies in Turkey.
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Rising Intolerance and the Future of European Politics
By Kılıç Buğra KanatMany European analysts have argued that 2017 could be a critical juncture for Europe due to important elections in certain European countries, especially after the Brexit referendum. A major part of this juncture will have something to do with the reaction of mainstream European parties and politicians to this intolerant discourse