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Elif Shafak - Author

In recent years, Turkey has been seen as a bulwark of stability and democracy in a neighbourhood disfigured by political turmoil and communal conflict. But now, Turkey is wrestling with its own demons. Mass protests against the alleged authoritarianism of the Erdogan Government, have prompted a harsh police response. Stephen Sackur talks to leading Turkish writer and political activist Elif Shafak - what is Turkey's spasm of unrest really about?

English
  • Originally Aired June 12, 2013
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network BBC News
  • Created May 14, 2014 by
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