As Turkey gears up for local elections, thousands of volunteer election monitors are being trained by legal experts to ensure a fair voting process and prevent fraud. The upcoming elections on Sunday will determine the leadership of localities ranging from major cities to small villages across the country's 81 provinces.
With closely contested mayoral races expected in cities like Istanbul, concerns have been raised about potential attempts to manipulate results and cast doubt on the outcome. Volunteer monitors, who are unpaid, are seen as crucial in safeguarding the integrity of the elections.
