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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.

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Erdogan, Kilicdaroglu rally supporters before Turkish election

Opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu takes on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sunday’s presidential election run-off.

Al Jazeera

Turkey's Erdogan urges voters to turn out, rival sees 'last exit'

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan sought to build on his momentum going into Sunday's runoff presidential election, urging Turks to vote as the man aiming to defeat him called on electors to pull their country from "the dark pit" of his two-decade rule.

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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

Turkey's runoff election will decide if Erdogan extends his 20-year rule

After an inconclusive round one, Sunday's vote should decide whether citizens still want President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in charge for another five-year term, and he could have an edge to win.

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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?

Al Jazeera

Symbolism, history and nationalism put Erdogan in strong position ahead of presidential runoff

Emotion trumped economics in the 2023 Turkish presidential campaign, forcing the opposition to embrace nationalism ahead of Sunday’s runoff. But President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was ahead of the curve, using a mix of nationalist rhetoric, pan-Islamic heroism and historical references in a bid to enter his third decade in power.

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Turkish presidential run-off leaves Syrians with uncertain future

The Turkish election has seen rising anti-refugee rhetoric, leaving many Syrians worried about their future.

Al Jazeera

Police arrest suspect in Turkish House attack in New York

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called assailant who attacked Turkish diplomatic building with crowbar a ‘terrorist’.

Al Jazeera

Turkey's presidential runoff: 4 essential reads on what's at stake

Turkish voters will head to the polls on May 28, 2023, for the second time in the month – this time facing a choice between a winnowed field of two candidates, each of whom is vowing to take the country in a very different direction.

The Conversation

‘He works hard’: Voters in Turkey’s quake zone backing Erdoğan in runoff

Despite criticism of his response to February’s earthquakes, Erdoğan is increasingly popular in the rural provinces most affected

The Guardian - UK

Turkey's presidential challenger faces uphill battle to unite opposition

Incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan is the frontrunner as Turkey prepares for its first ever presidential runoff vote this weekend. But analysts say challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu has an outside chance, if he can galvanise his base.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey election fever cools down ahead of decisive run-off

Voters find it hard to resurrect enthusiasm of first round ahead of presidential run-off between Erdogan, Kilicdaroglu.

Al Jazeera

How Erdoğan framed his science and tech 'great achievements' as part of election campaign

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has ruled Turkey for the last 21 years. In the first few terms of his rule, Turkey experienced significant economic growth and a reduction in inequality. This was widely believed to be a reason for Erdoğan’s long-term popularity.

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Reuters

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

Analysis-Turkish lira's long decline a symbol of strife

As Turkey's lira hit a record low ahead of the country's election decider on Sunday, the currency is looking increasingly dysfunctional with investors concerned about what may be in store if Tayyip Erdogan secures another decade in power.

Reuters

Ten years after Turkey's Gezi protests, some say vote a chance for justice

For some Turks who remain scarred by a state crackdown on nationwide demonstrations a decade ago, Sunday's runoff presidential vote is a chance to finally get justice against those who carried out heavy-handed attacks on protesters.

Reuters

Erdogan defies predictions of political demise ahead of Turkey election runoff

President Tayyip Erdogan has defied forecasts of his political demise in Turkey's elections, rallying voters with a potent mix of religious conservatism and nationalism that looks set to propel his rule into a third decade on Sunday.

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Turkey election runoff 2023: what you need to know

Turks were voting on Sunday 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.

Al Jazeera

Turkey election: What do Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu have to offer?

Here is a rundown of presidential candidates’ promises and rhetoric on issues such as security, refugees and economy.

Reuters

Turkey election 2023: What's at stake in the runoff?

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan aims to extend his rule into a third decade in an election on Sunday, with the momentum seen in his favour in the runoff vote after a first round showed him ahead of his challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu.

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s Turkish diaspora split as large numbers vote in election runoff

Support for Erdoğan in older communities among Europe’s 3.4 million Turkish voters is strong, while younger people want change in Kılıçdaroğlu

France 24

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.

Al Jazeera

Middle East round-up: More fighting in Sudan, despite ceasefire

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

Reuters

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.

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