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1. Why Turks should vote Kurd.

Subjects
*ELECTIONS, *EXECUTIVE power, *TWENTY-first century, TURKISH politics & government
Abstract

An editorial is presented on the upcoming election in Turkey. It expresses the view that it would be bad for the country if the Justice and Development (AK) political party won a large majority as that would allow Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to push through constitutional changes giving the presidency greater powers. It calls on Turks to vote for the People's Democratic Party (HDP), a pro-Kurdish party.

Published
2015

2. Turkey Sinks Leader's Bid To Cement His Power.

Author

PEKER, EMRE and PARKINSON, JOE

Subjects
*ELECTIONS, *EXECUTIVE power, *COALITION governments, *TWENTY-first century, TURKISH politics & government
Abstract

The article states that the Turkish political party the Justice and Development Party (AKP) fell short of maintaining its majority in the Turkish parliament in the June 7, 2015, election. According to the article, the result was detrimental to Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan's attempts to consolidate power, particularly his desire to shift Turkey from a parliamentary system to a presidential system of government, and would result in a coalition government. The article discusses electoral support for the pro-Kurdish political party the People's Democratic Party (HDP).

Published
2015

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