Islamic Party Takes Control - Turkey

July 1996
A historic report filmed when Refah, the Islamic party in Turkey, formed a new government following the collapse of the secular government.

By reforming a once derelict part of Istanbul, Mayor Nusret Bayraktar has shown a new face to Turkish Islam. In the conservative villages of its traditional heartland, women remain secondary citizens. A 17 year old bride submits to an arranged marriage and waits nervously as her menfolk revel with blonde dancers imported from the city. As young villagers migrate to the towns, Refah is developing its urban power base. In his artist's garret, Bedri Baykarn, arch Islamic opponent, advocates military intervention if Refah jeopardises Turkish democracy. In defending the constitution, Security forces often resort to torture and political murder. At a peaceful demonstration, police beat the protesters with battens, chasing them until they fall to the ground in panic. Only a village picnic shows how Turks, Islamic or secular, unite to celebrate a history of both modern and traditional values. As families sing and dance under the trees, Refah's success depends upon maintaining this delicate social balance. Interview with deputy Rafah leader, Abdullah Gul.

Produced by ABC Australia
Distributed by Journeyman Pictures

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[vitovito123]

i have never seen this in the village total bullshit

[amirzubairmughal]

@discocreator76 what i think there are more then 90% muslims in turkey and they are peacefull this vedio is just taking example of few people ,,who are the distruction of socaity

[AS022222]

Turkey is on its way to join other middle east countries, leaders seemingly with dreams of ottoman empire revival, to fool jerks, but they are tools of US and EU. They live on foreign debt at $500 billion and increasing, selling national assets at ridiculous prices just to stay in power. At the end Turkey will face same fate ottomans did without any bloodshed this time.

[discocreator76]

Kill muslim scum, they are worthless evil...

[Muslumanturk56]

What a propaganda! There was no democracy, corruption and cruelty was extreme towards Muslims. All the evil donmeler, slaves of the West can leave this beautiful Muslim country if they don't like Islamic government. May Allah bless Erdogan, Gul and all the others trying very hard to bring peace, prosperity and true Islam to this country controlled by zionists for too long.

[chof0319]

this doc is a propaganda video against muslims.

[king36er]

5 years have elapsed after this upload and turkeys economic is booming...

Thanks AKP

[king36er]

@eleonik76

Dream On !

[harun3071]

They aren't so stupid that they can not plan how to attack the enemy.

[harun3071]

As a turk i want to say that the great turkish folk can also defend their land without ataturk(one person).Or was he a superman?