Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Critics Fear Symbolism of Turkey's Presidential Palace

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When Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan opened a $500 million, 1,000-room presidential palace in October, critics compared the grandiose Ankara residence to one being built by former Romanian communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu on the eve of his downfall. Commentators asked why Turkish presidents would need such an opulent palace when the office is largely ceremonial, restricted to approving legislation. In recent weeks, the answer has become increasingly clear. Since switching from the...

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