Two former heavyweights of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party have criticized a decision to re-run the Istanbul mayoral election, expressing concern the decision would damage the state’s reputation. They have added their voices to a chorus of criticism from abroad. Former prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Tuesday said ...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday welcomed a controversial order to redo the recent Istanbul election after complaints of corruption as the “best step” for the country. “We see this decision as the best step that will strengthen our will to solve problems within the framework of democracy and ...
