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Protesters march against Turkey referendum result

Protesters march against Turkey referendum result

Hundreds of people took to the streets in Istanbul on 17 April to denounce the result of the Turkish constitutional referendum. The vote resulted in a ‘yes’ majority, granting President Tayyip Erdogan new sweeping powers, but Opposition parties and independent observers have challenged the accuracy of the election. Apr 18, 2017
Turks question referendum results as Erdogan declares victory

Turks question referendum results as Erdogan declares victory

Some Turkish residents questioned the legitimacy of the referendum results, a day after President Tayyip Erdogan declared victory in gaining new powers. The referendum victory marks the first step in replacing Turkeys parliamentary system with an all-powerful presidency and abolishing the office of prime minister. Apr 17, 2017
Erdoğan closes in on referendum victory with 96% of ballots counted

Erdoğan closes in on referendum victory with 96% of ballots counted

The constitutional referendum in Turkey appears to have ended in favour of change. With 96% of the ballots counted, the ‘Yes’ votes made up 51.5%, according to the state-run news agency Anadolu. This would mean a replacement of the parliamentary system with an executive presidency. The constitutional changes could also keep President Erdoğan in office until 2029.The opposition criticised the High Electoral Board’s decision to accept unstamped ballots. The Republican Peoples Party also claimed ‘many illegal acts’ were carried out in favour for ‘Yes’. Apr 16, 2017
Landmark referendum on sweeping presidential powers underway in Turkey

Landmark referendum on sweeping presidential powers underway in Turkey

Polling stations have opened for the controversial constitutional referendum in Turkey. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hopes to gain considerably more power through the changes.Critics worry the constitutional changes would grant Erdoğan authoritarian rule until 2029.International elections observers from the OSCE are attending polling stations over worries about possible manipulations of votes. Security at polling stations has also been stepped up after threats made by Isis. Apr 16, 2017
Turkeys controversial referendum explained

Turkeys controversial referendum explained

On 16 April, Turkey will vote on whether or not to change their constitution to scrap the role of Prime Minister and grant President Recep Tayyip Erdogan more power. Erdogan argues that it will make Turkey more streamlined and allow for a more stable government, where as critics of the plans say this is an authoritarian move for Edogan to seize more power. Apr 7, 2017
Turkeys controversial referendum explained

Turkeys controversial referendum explained

On 16 April, Turkey will vote on whether or not to change their constitution to scrap the role of Prime Minister and grant President Recep Tayyip Erdogan more power. Erdogan argues that it will make Turkey more streamlined and allow for a more stable government, where as critics of the plans say this is an authoritarian move for Edogan to seize more power. Apr 7, 2017
Turkeys President Erdogan calls on Europe to ‘respect human rights and democracy’

Turkeys President Erdogan calls on Europe to ‘respect human rights and democracy’

Turkeys controversial president has been embroiled in a row with Germany and the Netherlands in recent weeks, after those nations banned Turkish officials from appearing at pro-Erdogan rallies in their respective countries. The rallies and events were called ahead of the 16 April referendum in Turkey that could grant Erdogan new powers in the country. It is estimated that there are 1.4 million eligible Turkish voters in Germany alone. Mar 22, 2017
Turkeys President Erdogan calls on Europe to 'respect human rights and democracy'

Turkeys President Erdogan calls on Europe to ‘respect human rights and democracy’

Turkeys controversial president has been embroiled in a row with Germany and the Netherlands in recent weeks, after those nations banned Turkish officials from appearing at pro-Erdogan rallies in their respective countries. The rallies and events were called ahead of the 16 April referendum in Turkey that could grant Erdogan new powers in the country. It is estimated that there are 1.4 million eligible Turkish voters in Germany alone. Mar 22, 2017
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