Süleyman Demirel

Turkey has declared three days of national mourning over the passing of former President Süleyman Demirel, as President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an and Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu have expressed deep sorrow.

President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an and Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former President Süleyman Demirel while praising the veteran statesman's services to his country as one of the dominant figures in Turkey's politics for the past half-century.

Former Turkish Prime Minister and President Süleyman Demirel, who was twice toppled by the military only to subsequently return to power, has died at the age of 91.

Turkish authorities declared three days of national mourning over the passing of Demirel, known as "Baba" or "Father," to his supporters in Turkey's farming heartland during his years in power.

Former Turkish Prime Minister and President Süleyman Demirel, who was twice toppled by the military only to subsequently return to power, has died at the age of 90.

Turkish authorities declared three days of national mourning over the passing of Demirel, known as "Baba" or "Father," to his supporters in Turkey's farming heartland during his years in power.

Former Turkish President Süleyman Demirel, who was twice toppled by the military during seven stints at the head of government, died early on June 17. He was 91.

Former Turkish President Suleyman Demirel died early on Wednesday morning at the age of 90.

Demirel was treated for a respiratory tract infection at the Guven Hospital in Ankara, the BBC reports.

Demirel served as the ninth President of Turkey between 1993 and 2000, had several terms as prime minister and his government was twice deposed by the military.

Religion has always played a role in Turkish politics, although secularism is guaranteed by the constitution.

Once upon a time, there was a famous saying: There are judges in Turkey. Is it still valid? I cannot answer that question, as the answer might land me in prison on grounds of insulting the Turkish judiciary. At a time when judges loyal to the absolute ruler are ordering arrest of other judges loyal to an imam or at least ?independent?

Late in the summer of 1977, General Kenan Evren was set to retire from the command of Turkey?s Aegean Army due to the age limit. But a series of unfortunate events changed both his fate and that of the nation in May and June that year.

President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has stated that a unit to monitor developments in cases of violence against women in Turkish society would be formed under the presidency, while charging elected village chiefs (muhtars) with the task of looking out for women subjected to violence in their constituencies.