Turkeys Global Decline Democracy and Judiciary in Crisis

Turkeys Global Decline Democracy and Judiciary in Crisis

165th OUT OF 180 COUNTRIES IN FREEDOM OF THE PRESS:
“Authoritarianism is gaining ground in Türkiye, challenging media pluralism. All possible means are used to undermine critics.” Reporters Without Borders. Turkey ranked 165 among 180 countries in the 2021 Press Freedom Index of Reporters Without Borders.

117TH OUT OF 142 COUNTRIES IN THE RULE OF LAW INDEX:

Turkey ranks 117th out of 142 countries in the Rule of Law Index and 133rd out of 142 countries in terms of fundamental rights.

147TH OUT OF 163 COUNTRIES IN THE SAFETY RANKING:

Turkey is ranked 147th out of 163 countries in the World’s Safest Countries index according to the Economy and Peace Institute.

140 OUT OF 169 COUNTRIES IN THE DEMOCRACY INDEX:

Turkey ranked 140th in the Liberal Democracy Index list, categorized as an electoral autocracy, and defined as among the worst offenders along with Nicaragua, Central African Republic, and Guatemala.