May Day Crackdown

According to the provided article from the World Socialist Web Site, the Turkish government under President Erdoğan is intensifying its authoritarian rule through police-state repression aimed at crushing social and political opposition. The article points to a series of recent events and measures as evidence of this trend. These measures include mass arrests and detentions of political opponents, journalists, students, and activists, often on fabricated charges of terrorism or affiliation with outlawed organizations. The government is also accused of silencing dissent through censorship, control of the media, and the suppression of protests and demonstrations. Furthermore, the article alleges the erosion of judicial independence, with courts acting as instruments of the executive branch to punish critics and consolidate power. The article asserts that this repression is not an isolated phenomenon but rather a systematic strategy to establish a presidential dictatorship. It highlights the increasing concentration of power in the presidency and the weakening of democratic institutions, such as parliament and the rule of law. The crackdown is framed as a response to growing social unrest fueled by economic hardship, inequality, and government corruption. The author suggests that the government fears the potential for widespread social upheaval and is resorting to increasingly authoritarian measures to maintain control. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/04/30/turk-a30.html