06-08-2013, 09:15 AM
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Non-sectarian protests against Islamic socialization. It's the opposite of most of the rebel activity in their southern neighbour Syria.
Turkey is candidate for membership in the EU now and a NATO member.
Erdogan is the favorite of traditional Muslims. Turkey's version of a "conservative."
This doesn't really appear to be an "Arab Spring" type of thing as Turkey has a functioning democratically elected government. 60% of the people are conservative Muslims 40% more secular and liberal religionists.
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