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1990, July 6
 
A law permitted women to serve in top civil service posts.  1
 
1993, Jan. 27
 
Demonstrations in Ankara against religious extremism occurred after the murder of Ugur Mumcu, a journalist and outspoken critic of Islamic fundamentalists.  2
 
April 17
 
Death of president Turgut Özal, who was succeeded by Süleyman Demirel. On June 14, he named Tansu Çiller prime minister, the first woman ever to hold this position.  3
 
 
 
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