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Jailed Kurdish leader quits active politics after party slips in Turkey election

A jailed Kurdish leader said on Thursday he was withdrawing from active politics and called on his party's officials to conduct "comprehensive self-criticism" after its poorer than expected performance in Turkey's elections last month.

Reuters

NATO chief will head to Turkey in bid to stop it blocking Sweden from joining alliance

Jens Stoltenberg, the NATO Secretary General, is under pressure to make progress on Stockholm's application before a crunch summit of world leaders in Lithuania next month

Daily Mirror

New anti-terror law should convince Turkey to back NATO bid, Swedish minister says

New anti-terrorism legislation which comes into force this week should pave the way for Sweden to join NATO in coming weeks and overcome a Turkish veto, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said on Wednesday.

Reuters

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Turkey wants action from NATO hopeful Sweden over flag incident

Turkey called on NATO hopeful Sweden on Tuesday to prosecute those responsible for projecting the flag of an outlawed group onto the parliament building in Stockholm, on the day of Turkish elections that extended President Tayyip Erdogan's rule.

Reuters

What Erdoğan's reelection means for Turkey's political system, economy and foreign policy

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been reelected as president, ensuring that his term as leader of Turkey will extend to a quarter century.

The Conversation

After Turkey election win, what problems does Erdogan face next?

Economic concerns and relations with the West lie at the top of Erdogan’s agenda after presidential election victory.

Al Jazeera

'No amateur': Identity politics, media crackdown help propel Erdogan to victory

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan defeated opposition challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu in Sunday’s Turkish presidential election runoff – a victory analysts ascribe to Erdogan’s focus on identity issues and use of the government’s resources, as well as Kilicdaroglu’s tepid leadership of a precarious coalition.

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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

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.

Reuters

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

Reuters

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

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

Turkey's Erdoğan took a page from US presidents and boosted reelection campaign by claiming to have killed a terrorist

When Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan claimed credit on April 30, 2023, for killing Islamic State group leader Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi in Syria, it may not have been simply a straightforward announcement of victory over the leader of a terrorist group.

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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

Turkish drone strike kills three YBS fighters in Iraq - Kurdish counter-terrorism service

A Turkish drone strike in northern Iraq on Tuesday killed three fighters from the Sinjar Resistance Units (YBS), a militia affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), Iraqi Kurdistan's counter-terrorism service said.

The Independent UK

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

France 24

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.

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Returning to Sinjar: In Iraq, displaced Yazidis struggle to go home

On May 16, Iraq's Sinjar province saw deadly violence. The positions of a Yazidi armed group affiliated with the PKK, the Kurdistan Workers' Party, were targeted by drone strikes attributed to Turkey. Security tensions are complicating the return to the province of Yazidis in exile, after a genocide perpetrated against…

Al Jazeera

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.

The Independent UK

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 New Daily

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

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

Al Jazeera

Erdogan promises supporters ‘bigger victory’ in run-off election

Erdogan’s campaign so far focuses on certain key areas, many designed to shore up nationalist and conservative support.

France 24

Kilicdaroglu faces ‘real uphill battle’ after Erdogan nearly clinched first-round win

Recep Tayyip Erdogan surprised many observers yet again by nearly winning the Turkish presidential election in Sunday’s first round, defying the polls putting opposition challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu ahead. So the stage is set for the May 28 second round – but analysts say Kilicdaroglu’s route to victory is very narrow…

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