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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
By Issam Abdallah and Burcu Karakas

Turkey's Erdogan still captivates his followers despite setbacks

A person walks near a flag featuring an image of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, after he was declared the winner in the second round of the presidential election, at the Grand Bazaar, in Istanbul, Turkey, May 29, 2023. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

President Tayyip Erdogan's election victory showed the magnetic hold he still has over millions of Turks after 20 years in power, with many believing he is the man best placed to fix problems which critics say are partly of his own making.

Hundreds of thousands of flag-waving supporters celebrated into the night, illustrating the enthusiasm that Erdogan and his Islamist-inspired politics generate among his fans, despite economic hardships which many thought would prompt his defeat.

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