Episode

A turning point for Türkiye? Erdogan moves against his rivals

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Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald

Published

Jun 3, 2026

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1743

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Summary

Moves by President Erdogan to arrest and imprison two of his key political rivals have prompted warnings that Türkiye is sliding into authoritarianism. There are fears he may change the constitution next to stay in power.