Turkey's AKP criticized for creating millions of zoning-related victims over 25 years

The articles argue that during the Justice and Development Party's (AKP) 25‑year rule in Turkey, policies such as zoning amnesties, the 2/B regulation and social‑housing projects have generated widespread grievances, affecting millions of citizens of all ages. The authors describe how the revenue from land‑use (imar) concessions has come to finance central politics, creating a cycle of public discontent. They note that the AKP will mark its 25th anniversary on 14 August and reference political dynamics such as the recent party switch of former İzmir mayor Cemil Tugay and other local officials. The pieces portray the situation as a growing social and political issue tied to urban planning and party patronage.