Soli Özel on Turkey's Political Protests

Mass protests erupt in high schools in Turkey

Although the immediate cause of the students’ reaction is the exile of their teachers, there is mounting anger over the poor quality of education, lack of a future, growing social inequality and state repression.

In Turkey, the transfer of thousands of teachers has given rise to sharp criticism.

Soli Özel on Turkey's Political Protests

This episode explores the broad implications of the large-scale protests across Turkey in response to President Erdoğan’s repression of political opposition. What is the background to the recent developments that the Turkish regime faces? And what are the dilemmas that have given rise to this political storm? Listen to hear why the current resistance in the streets to authoritarianism is a sign that young people and ordinary citizens are willing…