Defection secures Erdogan mayoralty of Izmir, city he’s never won at ballot box: President pins AKP lapel badge to mayor in latest blow to what remains of opposition. Since last local polls, 108 mayors have gone over to the… Bne IntelliNews #Erdogan #TurkeyPolitics #AKP #Izmir #PoliticalDefection

Release of Selçuk Mızraklı coincides with Turkey’s push for disarmament and political normalization

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DEM Party re-elects co-chairs, pledges broader democratic reforms and rights for Suroye

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