The CHP chairman Özgür Özel made a direct reference to the 1908 Revolution, which I didn't expect as it's usually overlooked in the Turkish history canon.
The 1908 Revolution, before the CUP took over and changed its course, was a multiethnic, democratic revolution.
The 1908 Revolution, before the CUP took over and changed its course, was a multiethnic, democratic revolution.
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Over 2 million people met in Istanbul, supporting the imprisoned opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu.
Turkey's democracy has always had massive flaws. However, its democratic tradition is greatly underestimated. Having its first popular revolution in 1908, it is the oldest democracy in its region.
Turkey's democracy has always had massive flaws. However, its democratic tradition is greatly underestimated. Having its first popular revolution in 1908, it is the oldest democracy in its region.
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