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Turkiye’s Victory Party leader Umit Ozdag faces trial for ‘inciting hatred’

Turkish court orders Umit Ozdag’s custody over accusations of public incitement and anti-Syrian refugee riots.

Al Jazeera

Five key takeaways from Turkey’s pivotal election

Erdogan a political survivor, Kurds put off by nationalist rhetoric and other reflections.

Al Jazeera

Erdogan or Kilicdaroglu: Turkey to choose in election run-off

Neither candidate crossed the 50-percent mark for an outright win on May 14, triggering an unprecedented run-off vote.

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Turkey’s Tayyip Erdogan favoured to win runoff and secure another term as president

Defying the polls, Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan appears likely to retain the presidency as the nation goes to the polls.

The New Daily

Turkey's Erdogan prevails in election test of his 20-year rule

President Tayyip Erdogan extended his two decades in power in elections on Sunday, winning a mandate to pursue increasingly authoritarian policies which have polarised Turkey and strengthened its position as a regional military power.

Reuters

Nationalism is ‘definitely a winner’ in Turkey’s presidential elections

Nationalism has been one of the major themes of the Turkish presidential elections, with both President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and opposition challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu using its rhetoric as both sides draw on nationalist parties’ support.

France 24

How will defunct ‘kingmaker’ alliance affect Turkey’s election?

Big question a day before the run-off vote is what effect a recent split in a potential kingmaker coalition will have?

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Anger and fear among Syrians amid Turkish opposition's anti-immigrant campaign

Like many Syrians in Turkey, Ghaith Sameer is awaiting the result of Sunday's election runoff with trepidation, fearing a win for an opposition candidate who promises to swiftly repatriate migrants.

Reuters

Migrants bear the brunt of rising nationalism ahead of Turkey’s presidential runoff

As Turkey enters the final stretch to Sunday’s crunch presidential runoff, politicians are turning up the heat on migrants. In Istanbul’s immigrant neighbourhoods, the political discourse is driving migrants and new Turkish citizens into President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s arms.

France 24

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

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

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

Sinan Ogan: The 'kingmaker' Turkey’s Erdogan doesn’t need

Turkish politician Sinan Ogan shot from relative obscurity to international fame after finishing third in the first round of the presidential election on Monday. But even as the ultra-nationalist candidate was basking in the potential kingmaker spotlight, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan fared better than expected in the final score, proving…

France 24

Turkey run-off vote: Nationalist Sinan Ogan could be ‘kingmaker’

Ogan’s out of the presidential race but may play a pivotal role in the second round – he is still to back a candidate.

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Turkish Migration Department Denies Transferring 600,000 Syrians to Istanbul

The Turkish Migration Management denied allegations that 600,000 Syrians were transferred from earthquake-stricken regions in the country’s south, east and southeast to Istanbul. It also denied that the cost of their transport was covered by official authorities, while Turkish citizens had to pay for public transportation.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Türkiye Says Thousands of Syrians Returned Home Voluntarily After Quakes

Türkiye announced the voluntary return of about 11,000 Syrians to their country after the Feb. 6 earthquakes.

Al Jazeera

Killing of refugee highlights struggle facing Syrians in Turkey

Working-class Istanbul districts like Bagcilar are the epicentre of the tension between Syrians and Turks.

Al Jazeera

Rising anti-refugee sentiment leads to debate in Turkey

Amid economic crisis and election mood, tensions between Turks and refugees increase as Ankara slowly shifts policies.

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As Turkey’s economic crisis grows, politicians spar over refugees

As tensions rise over Turkey’s millions of refugees, politicians are seeking to capitalise on the resentment.

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