CLEAN : Amnesty lambasts arbitrary dismissals in Turkey purges

CLEAN : Amnesty lambasts arbitrary dismissals in Turkey purges

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the unjust firing of individuals without evidence or justification, leaving them in dire situations with canceled passports and no job prospects. Accusations are made against people for alleged links to terrorist organizations without individualized evidence. The state of emergency is being misused to suppress legitimate criticism of the government, rather than protecting national security.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the method through which people discovered they had been dismissed from their jobs?

Via emergency decrees

By receiving a letter

Through a public announcement

Through a phone call

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenges did the dismissed individuals face after losing their jobs?

They were given a chance to appeal

They received financial compensation

Their passports were canceled and they couldn't find work

They were offered new jobs immediately

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which groups were people accused of being linked to without evidence?

Political parties in Europe

Environmental organizations

The Peterloo Glenn movement and Kurdistan Workers Party

International charities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one reason people were dismissed from their jobs?

For being late to work

For their activism in trade unions

For not meeting sales targets

For taking too many sick days

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the state of emergency used for, according to the transcript?

To improve public health

To protect the government from criticism

To enhance educational systems

To boost the economy

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