Turkish Democracy Conference Opens with Opposition Messages
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A conference titled “The Democratic Transformation of the Republic” has started in Turkey. Former politician Gültan Kışanak and former judge Rıza Türmen delivered the opening speeches. Author Burhan Sönmez sent a video message to the event.
The conference also featured written messages from several opposition figures. These included Özgür Özel, Ali Babacan, and Ahmet Davutoğlu. Messages from Tülay Hatimoğulları and Tuncer Bakırhan were also read aloud.