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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

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

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.

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Commentary: Turkey and the power of controlling the narrative

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan defied all expectations when he won nearly half the vote in Turkey’s election on Sunday. This means he’ll face a presidential runoff for the first time, but he looks poised to win a third term anyway, despite his poor governing track record. For this, he…

Chicago Tribune

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

Turkey’s Camlica Mosque: Ottoman heritage or modern nationalism?

While Turkish nationalism has traditionally been tied to secular symbols of the republic, the mosque reflects change.

Al Jazeera

Expats start voting in Turkey election run-off

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

Al Jazeera

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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.

The New Daily

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.

Radio France Internationale

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…

Bangkok Post

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%

The Independent UK

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

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

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

Al Jazeera

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

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Reuters

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

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

The Guardian - UK

Syria’s Assad to attend Arab League summit as west opposes rehabilitation

Western leaders and Gulf states clash over return of Syrian president after years of war against his own people

Al Jazeera

Turkey’s Kilicdaroglu promises to kick out refugees post-election

Remarks by opposition presidential candidate ahead of May 28 run-off against President Erdogan incite reactions online.

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Erdogan rival pledges to repatriate all refugees before Turkey runoff

Tayyip Erdogan's challenger in Turkey's presidential race has sharpened his tone on migrants on Thursday, vowing to send all migrants back to their countries once elected in a May 28 runoff vote.

Reason

Don't Blame Elon Musk for Turkey's Authoritarian Twitter Censorship

Anger about social media censorship should be directed at repressive governments, not the companies they threaten.

Al Jazeera

Turkey’s opposition claim ballot irregularities in Sunday’s polls

CHP, YSP voiced concerns and lodged complaints over discrepancies between recorded count and votes registered.

Radio France Internationale

Russia and Ukraine 'Black Sea grain corridor' deal to be extended - Erdogan

A deal allowing Ukraine to export crops from key ports via the Black Sea is to be extended, according to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres welcomed the Turkish-brokered agreement to extend a pact to allow shipments of grain from Ukraine to the global market for…

WEKU

The Ukraine grain deal is extended 2 months, helping ease the global food crisis

An agreement allowing Ukrainian grain to ship through the Black Sea has been extended for two months just a day before its expiration — overcoming Russia's threats to pull out of the deal.

Zenger

CHP Offers Hope For Democracy, Erdogan Falls Below 50%

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, CHP, and the united opposition represent a beacon of hope for democracy, human rights, freedom, cooperation

Al Jazeera

Turkey slams Charlie Hebdo’s cover of electrocuted Erdogan in tub

Government officials say the May 28 run-off will prove Erdogan’s popularity as magazine’s cover called ‘inhumane’.

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