ANKARA — President Tayyip Erdogan extended his two decades in power in elections on Sunday (May 28), winning a mandate to pursue increasingly authoritarian policies which have polarised Turkey and strengthened its position as a regional military power. His challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, called it 'the most unfair election in years' but did not dispute the outcome. Official results showed Kilicdaroglu...
ANKARA — 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.
Instead, victory reinforced his image of invincibility, after he had already redrawn domestic, economic, security and foreign policy in the Nato member country of 85 million people. US President Joe Biden wrote on Twitter: "I look forward to continuing to work together as Nato Allies on bilateral issues and shared global challenges."
"I expect everything to become better," said Nisa, 28, a headscarved woman wearing a headband with Erdogan's name."There are issues, problems in every country around the world, in European countries as well... With strong leadership we will overcome Turkey's problems as well," said the supporter who gave his name as Mert, 39, as he celebrated with his son.
The presidents of Iran, Israel, and the Saudi king were among leaders to congratulate him in the Middle East, where Erdogan has asserted Turkish influence, at times with military power. Erdogan, who was for years at odds with numerous governments in the region, has taken a more conciliatory stance in recent years.
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