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Videos show tensions and attacks ahead of Turkey’s elections | Al Jazeera Newsfeed

Leon Rowe 12 months ago in Breaking News 10

Several violent incidents have demonstrated the tension in Turkey just days ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections that could be the toughest test of President Erdogan’s 20-year period as the country’s leader. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Turkey elections: Erdogan and opposition hold duelling rallies

Judith Bates 12 months ago in Breaking News 22

Rival political rallies have been held in Turkey – with one week of campaigning left before the country votes in presidential and parliamentary elections. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is facing his toughest challenge since coming to power two decades ago. His rally was in the southern city of Mersin while The main opposition bloc held a rally in Istanbul. His opposition alliance it has pledged…

Why the Turkish elections are a big test for Erdoğan | Start Here

Laura Kelley 1 year ago in Breaking News 0

Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections will take place on May 14. After 20 years under Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey could be facing a major turning point. #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains. 01:13 – The main candidates: Erdoğan and Kılıçdaroğlu 02:46 – Turkey’s secular vs conservative divide 03:40 – The rise of the AK Party 04:36 – Why political choices are no longer as simple as…