Since the publication of the last issue of Freedom Observer, there have been significant developments on the political agenda.As is well known, Can Atalay has yet to be released from prison, nor has he been able to take up his duties, despite having been democratically elected as an MP. The country has been dragged into an indefinite crisis, obviously created for political purposes. You will read the legal aspects of this incident below in A. Rıza Çoban's article.As for the unjust sanctions imposed on FOX TV by RTÜK regarding the series "Red Gonbons," it is worth noting that RTÜK's actions in this matter align with the policies of the ruling party. In this context, it becomes significant that the Ministry of National Education, through its cooperation agreements with the Presidency of Religious Affairs and specific traditionalist religious communities, has further introduced religious elements into an already contentious public education system.These religious communities can only contribute to national education by imparting superstitious religious knowledge of questionable relevance to current scientific data and by indoctrinating students with religious dogmas. While the Minister, who shares a similar background with these religious communities, may not fully grasp the implications, those with an open mind can recognize the risks this poses to the future of Turkish society.Meanwhile, a significant development went unnoticed by many: MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu's bill to abolish the State of Emergency Decree Laws issued following the attempted coup in 2016 was rejected in Parliament. It should be remembered that these decrees served as the basis for numerous unjust and unlawful administrative actions, including the arbitrary dismissal of a significant number of individuals, including academics, referred to as "KHK'lılar" ("KHK victims"). Since these decrees have not been repealed, their effects continue to linger.In this issue of Freedom Observer, you will also find Enes Özkan's comprehensive assessment of the economic situation as we enter 2024, as well as Ö. Faruk Şen's analysis of a recent verbal attack on the Constitutional Court by the President of the MHP.As you can see, although the general outlook for the country may not be auspicious, we are left with no choice but to maintain hope for a better future.Yes, we look forward to seeing you in 2024, in better days. Wishing everyone a prosperous New Year!

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