Turkiye’s Victory Party leader Umit Ozdag faces trial for ‘inciting hatred’ Turkish court orders Umit Ozdag’s custody over accusations of public incitement and anti-Syrian refugee riots. Al Jazeera · Jan 22, 2025
Nationalism is ‘definitely a winner’ in Turkey’s presidential elections Nationalism has been one of the major themes of the Turkish presidential elections, with both President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and opposition challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu using its rhetoric as both sides draw on nationalist parties’ support. France 24 · May 27, 2023
Migrants bear the brunt of rising nationalism ahead of Turkey’s presidential runoff As Turkey enters the final stretch to Sunday’s crunch presidential runoff, politicians are turning up the heat on migrants. In Istanbul’s immigrant neighbourhoods, the political discourse is driving migrants and new Turkish citizens into President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s arms. France 24 · May 25, 2023
Turkish anti-immigrant party leader backs Erdogan's challenger in runoff Turkey's anti-immigrant Victory Party leader endorsed opposition presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu on Wednesday, potentially boosting the challenger as he aims to make up ground and defeat President Tayyip Erdogan in Sunday's runoff election. Reuters · May 24, 2023
Killing of refugee highlights struggle facing Syrians in Turkey Working-class Istanbul districts like Bagcilar are the epicentre of the tension between Syrians and Turks. Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2022
As Turkey’s economic crisis grows, politicians spar over refugees As tensions rise over Turkey’s millions of refugees, politicians are seeking to capitalise on the resentment. Al Jazeera · May 14, 2022