Erdogan a “dictator”, Imamoglu becoming “martyr” as regime shatters last pieces of Turkey’s democracy

The crisis in Turkey and the fight for the revolutionary leadership

As democracy in Turkey collapses under the pressure of the escalating imperialist war and growing social inequality, a revolutionary crisis with global dimensions is developing.

Turkiye’s Breaking Point: Erdogan Moves To Crush His Biggest Electoral Threat

By Ceyda Karan  –  Mar 23, 2025 Facing an unprecedented challenge from popular opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu, President Erdogan is launching a sweeping crackdown that could determine not just the next election – but the future of democracy in Turkiye. After years of lacking a charismatic leader, Turkiye’s opposition found one in Ekrem Imamoglu – a sharp orator and tactician whose growing popularity poses a serious threat to President Recep Ta…

Erdogan Treads Carefully to Quell Protests and Calm Markets

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is taking steps to ensure protests across the country don’t worsen and to contain a rout in financial markets, even as he turns the screws on opponents.

Erdoğan has completely shelved the lamely functioning democracy in order to get rid of İmamoğlu, who has become his nightmare. However, this coup against the opposition, organized by the government, may bring the end much earlier, rather than prolonging the life of the Palace regime.

The Turkish President finally drops the Democratic mask. The arrest of his popular opponent, along with hundreds of oppositionists, seems like a coup attempt in civil. However, Erdogan underestimates two surprising resistance forces.

Erdogan a “dictator”, Imamoglu becoming “martyr” as regime shatters last pieces of Turkey’s democracy

Turkey’s Erdogan administration was on March 24 confronted by the rising risk that it will turn top opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu into a ...