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Turkey's man-made catastrophe

Today, Explained

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Turkey's Construction Amnesty Crisis

This chapter examines Turkey's construction amnesty, which has evolved from aiding the urban poor to benefitting developers circumventing regulations. It explores the catastrophic implications of these practices, particularly in relation to a recent earthquake, and addresses the intertwining of construction with political maneuvering and corruption.

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