Is There a Political Meaning to Turkey’s Mining Tragedy?
Posted by: Marc Pierini Friday, May 23, 2014 + Print Page
On May 13, the town of Soma in western Turkey was hit by a terrible mining accident that killed 301 miners. The days of official mourning are over, but the human grief and the political ripple effects will be felt for much longer. From a Western standpoint, there are observations to be made on Turkey’s mining safety record, on its privatization policies, and on the government’s handling of the tragedy.
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