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Turkey's upbeat Kilicdaroglu says election will bring a new spring

He is not as charismatic as Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan, but mild-mannered Kemal Kilicdaroglu is optimistic about his chances of beating Erdogan in Sunday's election, promising a new spring after two decades of his rival's tumultuous governance.

Reuters

Turkey to vote in key election, Erdogan faces toughest test yet

Opposition led by ex-civil servant is looking to unseat the long-time leader; Turks are also voting for parliament.

Al Jazeera

Kilicdaroglu: The challenger who could unseat Erdogan

Turkey’s polls this weekend will pit opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu against incumbent President Erdogan.

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Turkey’s Antakya gears up to vote amid earthquake devastation

Thousands of residents who left the southern city face additional challenges in exercising their franchise.

Al Jazeera

Turkey election: Your guide to how the electoral system works

There are more than 64 million eligible voters in Turkey, including close to five million first-time voters.

Al Jazeera

Erdogan risks losing power as Turkey’s high-stakes election reaches its climax

Challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu has a lead in the polls as he seeks to end the current president’s 20 years in power, writes Borzou Daragahi

The Independent UK

Turkey’s foreign policy: From past to potential post-Erdogan era

Erdogan’s independent foreign policy put Turkey on the map – the opposition’s may be far more muted.

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Violent incidents mark final days of Turkey’s election campaign

Attacks on politicians and election workers have marred the last few weeks of campaigning before Sunday’s votes.

Al Jazeera

Turkey’s opposition opens up to the hijab

The CHP used to back a ban on the hijab in public life in Turkey. It’s changed its tone, but not everyone trusts it.

Al Jazeera

A look at the candidates in Turkey's presidential elections

Turkey is heading toward presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday

The Independent UK

In earthquake epicentre, Turkey’s Erdogan remains popular

Elections on Sunday may bring sweeping change to Turkey, but in an earthquake zone many will vote for the president.

Al Jazeera

Erdogan's opponents vow fresh start on Turkish human rights

President Tayyip Erdogan's opponents say they will repair the damage done to human rights during his rule, promising a new era for democracy and freedoms if he loses power in an election on Sunday.

Reuters

Turkish opposition accuses Russia of election interference days before vote

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the chief rival to Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, makes claims in advance of presidential poll on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

Syrians in Turkey facing uncertain future whether Erdoğan stays or goes

Deportation fears as rival sides compete to see who can pledge to crack down harder on immigration

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Turkey’s elections: What are the key alliances promising?

Economy, housing, refugees, foreign policy. What have Turkey’s alliances promised ahead of the upcoming elections?

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Don’t take our votes for granted, warn Kurdish voters in Turkey

Turkey’s main pro-Kurdish party backs the president’s rival, but some voters feel they have few choices in elections.

The Conversation

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu: Turkey's opposition leader is leading in the polls, here's what you need to know

Turkey’s general election on Sunday, May 14 will see voters cast their ballots for 600 members of its parliament and the country’s powerful presidency. This election has become intensely competitive in a country which has undergone severe democratic erosion over the past decade, but may now be looking for change.

Al Jazeera

Women face political barriers ahead of Turkey elections

Polling shows that most Turks want more women involved in politics, but their underrepresentation continues.

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Reuters

Appetite for change grows in Kurdish heartland as Turkish elections near

Formerly a Tayyip Erdogan supporter, broadcaster Mehmet Dalgic switched allegiance to his main challenger after the ruling AK Party failed to offer sympathy for the destruction of his TV station in southeast Turkey in February's earthquake.

The Independent UK

Turkey's closely watched vote may set country on new course

In the year in which the Turkish republic marks its centenary, the country is being closely watched to see if a united opposition can succeed in unseating an increasingly authoritarian leader in the NATO-member country

France 24

Kurdish voters dream of country ‘without discrimination’ ahead of Turkish polls

As Turkey prepares to go to the polls on May 14 to choose between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu, Turkey’s 15 to 20 million Kurdish voters could well be the kingmakers. FRANCE 24 reports.

The Guardian - UK

Erdoğan faces real chance of losing as Turkey gets ready to vote

A united opposition group led by Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu could finally end the Turkish president’s decades of power

The Independent UK

$24M California settlement in death of man in police custody

Lawyers say California will pay a $24 million civil rights settlement to the family of a man who died in police custody after screaming “I can’t breathe.”

France 24

Turkish opposition contender Ince threatens to split anti-Erdogan vote

Muharrem Ince is best remembered outside Turkey for his spirited campaign against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in 2018's presidential polls. Ahead of May 14 elections, Turkey’s six main opposition parties have united behind Kemal Kilicdaroglu – and Ince’s candidacy threatens to split the anti-Erdogan vote.

Al Jazeera

Turkey election: A guide to Erdogan’s biggest test at the polls

Will the May 14 elections end President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s 20-year hold on Turkey?

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