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Pro-Kurdish parties reaffirm support for opposition in Turkey runoff

Turkey's pro-Kurdish parties on Thursday reaffirmed their support for opposition presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu in this weekend's runoff election without naming him, a day after expressing anger at his deal with a far right party.

Reuters · May 25, 2023

Kurds fear Erdogan win amid sharper nationalist rhetoric

Kurds opposed to President Tayyip Erdogan fear victory for him in Turkey's presidential election could reinforce a crackdown the state has been waging against them for years, alarmed by a surge in nationalist rhetoric ahead of Sunday's vote.

Reuters · May 25, 2023

Turkish voters weigh final decision on next president, visions for future

Two opposing visions for Turkey’s future are on the ballot when voters return to the polls Sunday for a runoff presidential election

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

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Erdogan party split on economic plan as Turkey runoff looms, sources say

Days before Turkey's runoff presidential election, there is disagreement and uncertainty within Tayyip Erdogan's government over whether to stick with what some call an unsustainable economic programme or to abandon it, insiders say.

Reuters · May 24, 2023

Turkish anti-migrant party backs Erdogan's rival in presidential runoff

A hard-line anti-migrant party has decided to throw its weight behind the opposition candidate who is running against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in this weekend’s runoff presidential race

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Turkish anti-immigrant party leader backs Erdogan's challenger in runoff

Turkey's anti-immigrant Victory Party leader endorsed opposition presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu on Wednesday, potentially boosting the challenger as he aims to make up ground and defeat President Tayyip Erdogan in Sunday's runoff election.

Reuters · May 24, 2023

Nationalist kingmaker endorses Erdogan for 28 May runoff

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has secured the endorsement of an ultra-nationalist whose third-place finish helped force Turkey's first election runoff.

Radio France Internationale · May 23, 2023

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Turkish opposition calls Erdogan a 'fabricator' over doctored video

The man challenging for the Turkish presidency has accused President Tayyip Erdogan of being a "fabricator" after he cited a doctored video to allege opposition links to an outlawed militant Kurdish group ahead of a runoff election on Sunday.

Reuters · May 23, 2023

How Turkey's president maintains popularity despite economic turmoil

The Turkish people and economy are being pummeled by sky-high inflation, and many are still recovering from a devastating earthquake made worse by a slow government response

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Turkish President wins support of eliminated rival in runoff

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won the support of a nationalist rival eliminated in the first round of presidential elections, boosting his chances of extending his 20-year rule at Sunday’s runoff.

Tribune News Service · May 22, 2023

Erdogan wins endorsement for Turkish election runoff from third-place candidate Ogan

The third-placed contender in the Turkish presidential elections has formally endorsed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the upcoming runoff vote to be held on May 28th

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Turkey’s third-place, far-right candidate endorses Erdogan ahead of runoff

The third-placed contender in the Turkish presidential elections on Monday formally endorsed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the second-round runoff vote to be held on May 28th.

France 24 · May 22, 2023

Turkey's third-place candidate endorses Erdogan in runoff

Turkey's third-place election candidate endorsed President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, boosting the incumbent and intensifying the challenges for opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu in a Sunday runoff vote.

Reuters · May 22, 2023

Sinan Ogan endorses Erdogan in Turkey’s presidential run-off

Third-placed candidate says he will support incumbent in Sunday’s second round of voting.

Al Jazeera · May 22, 2023

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Al Jazeera · May 22, 2023

Five ways Kilicdaroglu will try to beat Erdogan in Turkey run-off

The opposition candidate has adopted a harder tone while campaigning ahead of the May 28 run-off vote.

Al Jazeera · May 21, 2023

Expats start voting in Turkey election run-off

Polls recommenced for Turkish expats on Saturday, presenting regional divide and growing urges for participation.

The New Daily · May 20, 2023

Turks abroad begin vote in presidential election runoff

Turkish citizens abroad have begun voting in Turkey's presidential runoff election between Tayyip Erdogan and challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu.

Radio France Internationale · May 20, 2023

Erdogan takes the advantage into Turkey's presidential run-off poll

Turkey faces a presidential run-off poll on 28 May after an inconclusive vote on 14 May. The political momentum seems to be with the incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who narrowly failed to secure an absolute majority.

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Bangkok Post · May 19, 2023

Why Turkey's Erdogan continues to be triumphant

It is hard not to be disappointed about the outcome of the first round of Turkey's presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday. In a campaign defined by the aftermath of February's huge earthquake, mounting economic problems and deepening corruption, hopes were high that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's increasingly authoritarian 20-year…

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Turkey's electoral board confirms 1st round election results; Erdogan meets 3rd party candidate

Turkey's Supreme Election Board has announced the official results of Sunday's election, with Recep Tayyip Erdogan receiving 49.24% and his main challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu receiving 45.07%

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2023

Social media lights up over pro-Erdogan quake-zone voters

A majority of cities affected by February’s quakes voted for the ruling AK Party, igniting a wave of criticism online.

Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023

Middle East round-up: Erdogan in pole position in Turkey

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

The New Daily · May 18, 2023

Erdogan challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu hardens stance before Turkey runoff

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main challenger in Turkey's presidential race has shifted gear and adopted a more nationalist and hard-line stance

Reuters · May 18, 2023

Factbox-Turkey election runoff 2023: what you need to know

Turks vote on May 28 in a presidential election runoff between the incumbent Tayyip Erdogan and his challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu that will decide whether the president extends his rule into a third decade.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Turkish candidate Kilicdaroglu hardens stance before runoff against Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main challenger has adopted a more nationalist and hard-line stance before a presidential runoff

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