Peter Kenyon appears in the following:
In a year of great sacrifice, Turkish Muslims mark Eid al-Adha with charity and hope
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
In many Muslim-majority countries around the world, this is a festive week, a time to celebrate the "Eid al-Adha." Turkish Muslims are marking an annual holiday with charity — despite high prices.
Public protests are over but more Iranian women are refusing to wear the hijab
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
In Iran, mass protests against rules forcing women to wear the hijab, the Islamic headscarf, have ended. But demonstrators are finding new ways to make their voices heard.
With a victory in Turkey's presidential runoff, Erdogan cements his power
Monday, May 29, 2023
Erdogan is set to continue his run as modern Turkey's longest-serving leader. He won Sunday's runoff despite having faced widespread anger at his government's response to a devastating quake.
Turkey returns to the polls for its presidential run-off election
Sunday, May 28, 2023
Today is Turkey's run-off election. Two weeks ago President Recep Tayyip Erdogan failed to get a clear majority in his bid for reelection.
Turkey's runoff election will decide if Erdogan extends his 20-year rule
Saturday, May 27, 2023
After an inconclusive round one, Sunday's vote should decide whether citizens still want President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in charge for another five-year term, and he could have an edge to win.
What's at stake in Turkey's run-off election
Saturday, May 27, 2023
In Turkey, a run-off election between incumbent President Tayyip Erdogan and veteran politician Kemal Kilicdaroglu takes place Sunday.
Turkish voters will head back to the polls for Sunday's presidential runoff
Friday, May 26, 2023
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is in a strong position to win the election — despite a devastating earthquake that many observers predicted would end his rule.
How far-right nationalism campaigns in Turkey have impacted its presidential election
Saturday, May 20, 2023
We look a the role of far-right nationalism in the campaigns for Turkey's presidential elections as the two leading candidates face a run-off vote on May 28.
Backers of Kilicdaroglu aim to improve his chances in Turkey's presidential runoff
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Supporters of opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu are strategizing on how to improve his chances in the May 28 runoff with incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Takeaways from Turkey's election as it heads toward a runoff
Monday, May 15, 2023
Neither longtime Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan nor his main challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu were able to win more than 50% of the vote. That means Turkey is heading for a runoff on May 28.
Final votes are being counted in Turkey's closely watched presidential election
Monday, May 15, 2023
It looks like Turkey's presidential election is heading for a runoff between incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his main opponent Kemal Kilicdaroglu.
Turkey election threatens President Erdogan's 20-year rule
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Turkey awaits results in an election that could unseat the man who's led the country — and been a controversial figure on the world stage — for 20 years.
Voters in Turkey could be on track to unseat longtime leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Voters go to the polls in a Turkish election that could unseat the president who's dominated politics and been a controversial world figure for 20 years.
Erdogan lashes out at main rival as voters prepare to go to the polls Sunday
Friday, May 12, 2023
Analysts are calling the election the most challenging election President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has faced. The one-time reformer now faces opposition over a bad economy and his own heavy-handed rule.
Turkey's president has built vast power over 20 years. But he may lose on Sunday
Friday, May 12, 2023
A struggling economy and slow earthquake response add up to a tough election for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has dominated Turkish politics for the past 20 years.
Who is Kemal Kilicdaroglu, a leading challenger to Erdogan in Turkey's election?
Wednesday, May 03, 2023
Here is a look at the man expected to be the top challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 20-year rule in the May 14 Turkish election, and what sets him apart.
Turkey's Erdogan cancels election appearances after falling ill
Friday, April 28, 2023
The Turkish president's campaign for another term after two decades in power hit a bump this week when he fell ill.
Opposition parties in Turkey band together to try to defeat President Erdogan
Monday, April 24, 2023
The parties making up a coalition to unseat Turkey's powerful president in next month's elections have little in common, But they're trying to rally around a common goal.
In Turkey, a rising leader is an alternative for voters and challenge to Erdogan
Sunday, April 23, 2023
The man challenging Turkey's president in the next election is a former accountant and long-time political party leader whose low-key profile might be attractive to voters tired of volatile politics.
Iranians are still protesting 6 months after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini
Monday, April 03, 2023
Protesters in Iran talk about the state of their movement as they continue to demand sweeping changes to the country's strict laws. (Story first aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on April 2, 2023.)