francoba + 93 fb April 1, 2019 According to AP agency, Turkey’s opposition dealt President Recep Tayyip Erdogan a symbolic blow by gaining ground in key cities in the country’s local elections. The opposition won the capital, Ankara, a ruling party stronghold for decades, and was leading a tight race for mayor in Istanbul, according to unofficial figures Monday. The leader who has dominated Turkish politics for 16 years declared victory despite the opposition gains. Sunday’s local elections were widely seen as a gauge of support for Erdogan as the nation of 81 million faces a daunting economic recession with double-digit inflation, rising food prices and high unemployment. It was also a first test for Erdogan — who has been accused of increasingly authoritarian tendencies — since stepping last year into a new presidential role with widely expanded powers. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinto + 293 PZ April 1, 2019 The Vote Is just another Coup! Erdogan can build more detention facilities. Just you watch him! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damirUSBiH + 327 DD April 1, 2019 Of course, Erdogan will try to turn the loss into victory, but he has suffered a heavy blow after AK Party lost control of Ankara's capital for the first time in nearly two decades .... And, I hope they are on course to lose Istanbul... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pavel + 384 PP April 1, 2019 Big cities have decided to punish the regime ... It will bring the dream of democracy back to Turkey. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoba + 93 fb April 1, 2019 Turkish democracy is in shambles, but it's still alive thanks to the big cities there 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderBlade + 231 TB April 1, 2019 Just now, francoba said: Turkish democracy is in shambles, but it's still alive thanks to the big cities there Big question is whether opposition’s win will be officially acknowledged.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinto + 293 PZ April 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, ThunderBlade said: Big question is whether opposition’s win will be officially acknowledged.... On the right track! There is much confusion over the opposition's win in Istanbul. Erdogan declares a victory for the AKP ... the opposition CHP declared their victory 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
50 shades of black + 254 April 1, 2019 In worst case, he’s gonna plan another “coup” and keep power by force... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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