Sunday, January 21, 2007

Murder of outspoken journalist tests Turkey's democratic gains | csmonitor.com

"Murder of outspoken journalist tests Turkey's democratic gains
The fatal shooting of Hrant Dink Friday may signal a violent turn for resurgent Turkish nationalism.
By Yigal Schleifer | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - The murder Friday of a prominent and outspoken Armenian journalist has sent shock waves throughout Turkey and raised questions about whether a recent nationalist upsurge in the country has taken a violent turn. It also presents the government with what many say is a serious challenge to its already embattled democratization and reform efforts."

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