Murat Somer (@murat_somer_eng) 's Twitter Profile
Murat Somer

@murat_somer_eng

Prof. of Politics, Ozyegin U., Democracy Fellow, Central European U. Retweets not necessarily endorsements. Also @muratsomer-eng.bsky.social & @murat_somer

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linkhttps://faculty.ozyegin.edu.tr/muratsomer/ calendar_today12-11-2019 14:06:43

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Halk TV (@halktvcomtr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Özgür Özel, Silivri'deki Ekrem İmamoğlu'na 'Yiğidim Aslanım' şarkısını ithaf etti! 📌 Yüz binler Beyazıt Meydanı'nda ışıklı gösteri yaptı! halktv.com.tr/gundem/chpden-…

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This is autocratic cooperation par excellence. I condemn the X and the court that made this (in its intent and substance) unlawful request, which abuse the laws and rights that are made to protect freedoms against freedom. This will not weaken Turkish people's will for

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If autocrats in the world learned how to cooperate, we should too.. This only shows how global the democracy struggle has become in the world.

Murat Somer (@murat_somer_eng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dear Nacho Sánchez Amor, the European Parliament should decide whether they want the Turkish governments or Turkish people as its partner. I could not read the report yet, but in the news about this decision I have not seen any "positive" message and prospect to the Turkish people and

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Dear S&D Group, I agree with this message but where is a "positive" message and prospect to the Turkish people and political actors who are mobilized for defending democracy and European values, who now represent a majority. The European Parliament and the EU should decide

European Democrats (@democrats_eu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan move to ban images, recordings and videos of Ekrem İmamoğlu in public spaces and on transport is a direct attack on democratic expression. But no ban can erase the will of the Turkish people or silence their demand for freedom and accountability. This is

President <a href="/RTErdogan/">Recep Tayyip Erdoğan</a> move to ban images, recordings and videos of <a href="/ekrem_imamoglu/">Ekrem İmamoğlu</a> in public spaces and on transport is a direct attack on democratic expression. But no ban can erase the will of the Turkish people or silence their demand for freedom and accountability. This is
Murat Somer (@murat_somer_eng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

After cancelling his diploma, jailing him and then his team in four diferent waves, and blocking his social media account.. The Erdoğan regime is now removing all images and audio presentations of his political rival Ekrem İmamoğlu (International) from public places.. Fear is a powerful emotion

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There is an ongoing coup attempt in Turkey to transition to a closed autocratic regime without real opposition Nacho Sánchez Amor. I don't say these things without proper reflection and care for nuance. This is what is happening. Ekrem İmamoğlu (International)'s unlawful arrest is the most important

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President Erdoğan's ongoing political coup against democratic opposition and its presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu (International) is the main aspect of what is going on in Turkey.. But it is not the only one.. It is also a criminal coup and targets the most basic ethical values, rule of

European Democrats (@democrats_eu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We must react, European Commission ! In Turkey 🇹🇷, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ’s regime is dismantling democracy piece by piece. From Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu to dozens of other elected mayors from the opposition CHP, democratic leaders have been arrested and paraded like criminals.

We must react, <a href="/EU_Commission/">European Commission</a> !
In Turkey 🇹🇷, President <a href="/RTErdogan/">Recep Tayyip Erdoğan</a> ’s regime is dismantling democracy piece by piece. From Istanbul Mayor <a href="/ekrem_imamoglu/">Ekrem İmamoğlu</a> to dozens of other elected mayors from the opposition CHP, democratic leaders have been arrested and paraded like criminals.
Ekrem İmamoğlu (International) (@imamoglu_int) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, at the Eurocities 2025 General Assembly in Braga, Portugal, I was honored from afar with a very special recognition. This meaningful recognition for our commitment to the defence of democratic principles and values belongs not only to me, but to our brave young people

Murat Somer (@murat_somer_eng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Well put Gönül Tol.. The majority of Turks want democracy and respect as citizens, as they now show with their votes as well as their feet in protests&rallies.. The majority of Kurds want democracy and respect as "Kurdish citizens", as they have shown for years.. Time for the

Ali Yaycıoğlu (@ayayciog) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Turkey and the U.S.: similar stories. Striking parallels in how opportunistic authoritarian regimes took their countries hostage. The difference? Turkey is ahead — but the U.S. is catching up fast.

Özgür Özel (@eczozgurozel) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ülkemizin çevresi adeta bir ateş çemberine dönmüş durumda. Yıllardır Filistin’e zulmeden İsrail şimdi de İran’a saldırıyor. Böyle bir dönemde hiç kimsenin, kendi menfaati için, Türkiye’yi zayıflatmaya, iç barışını bozmaya hakkı yoktur. Hukuka dönüş, artık Türkiye için tercih