How much support is there for Imamoglu, Istanbul’s jailed mayor? As mass rallies continue in Turkiye and the CHP plans its next move, we take a look at the man at the heart of protests. Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2025
Ekrem İmamoğlu: jailed rival to Turkish president who could emerge stronger Istanbul mayor has become the only politician capable of challenging Erdoğan at the ballot box The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2025
PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey after more than 40 years of conflict Kurdish militant group responds to call from its jailed leader Abdullah Öcalan to lay down arms The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2025
From the company you keep to the art you see – how do you maintain a global perspective in an insular minded world? In an age beset by division and inward-thinking, Soas is ideally placed to help students zoom out, see the bigger picture and unlock new solutions The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2024
Turkey’s President Erdogan announces new cabinet An internationally respected former banker gets top economy job, powerful intelligence chief is named foreign minister. Al Jazeera · Jun 3, 2023
Turkish lira plunges as Erdoğan claims mandate to continue divisive rule Re-elected president commits to economic unorthodoxy and culture wars suggesting further trouble ahead The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2023
Monday briefing: What Erdoğan’s election runoff win means for the future of Turkey In today’s newsletter: The incumbent president fought off a coalition led by Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu – what happens next for the country? The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2023
Turkish election set to go to runoff as Erdoğan attempts to claim victory Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ahead of rival Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu but falling short of 50% needed to avoid second round The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2023