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### Erdogan's Hold on Power in Question as Votes Counted in Turkey

Written by Kenny Stancil on May 15 2023.

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## [Turkish Voters Must Not Forget Erdogan’s Evil Deeds](https://mail.citywatchla.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26926:turkish-voters-must-not-forget-erdogan-s-evil-deeds&catid=332)

TURKEY ELECTIONS - Whether or not Erdogan wins the May 14 presidential election, his legacy will be marred by his authoritarianism, corruption, and r…

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Written by Alon Ben-Meir on April 10 2023.

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Written by Alon Ben-Meir on April 03 2023.

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Written by Alon Ben-Meir on March 30 2023.

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