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CHP provincial leaders back Kılıçdaroğlu as internal conflict heatens up

CHP provincial leaders back Kılıçdaroğlu as internal conflict heatens up

Following a closed-door meeting, a joint statement by CHP provincial leaders emphasized the significance of 'ideas and principles' in achieving 'lasting change' while criticizing attempts to undermine the CHP chair's credibility.

Erdoğan to opposition leader: 'You are pro-LGBT, and those with you are pro-LGBT too’

Erdoğan to opposition leader: 'You are pro-LGBT, and those with you are pro-LGBT too’

At a recent parliamentary gathering, Turkey's President labeled the opposition 'pro-LGBT,' alleging their proximity to 'terrorists' and accusing them of employing 'fascist and racist' tactics during the elections.

Opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu dismisses all advisors in aftermath of election defeat

Opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu dismisses all advisors in aftermath of election defeat

The runner-up in Turkey’s May 28 presidential elections removed all advisors appointed prior to June 4. Previously all the party's executives stepped down.

Turkey elections: Latest polls ahead of second round

Turkey elections: Latest polls ahead of second round

While AREA research predicts a win for the oppositional contender on May 28, two other polling companies foresee a win for the incumbent.

RSF attests media system is rigged, denounces biased coverage of Turkey's election

RSF attests media system is rigged, denounces biased coverage of Turkey's election

The campaign of opposition candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has been significantly impeded by an unjust distribution of airtime and editorial control, while the incumbent Erdoğan has utilized tactics like intimidating and detaining independent journalists, as well as acquiring around 85% of the media.

Kılıçdaroğlu keeps a narrow lead over Erdoğan in latest polls

Kılıçdaroğlu keeps a narrow lead over Erdoğan in latest polls

A compilation of 11 recently conducted surveys suggests a slim lead for Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu of the Nation's Alliance with 48.2% of the vote, while the incumbent, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, trails close with 47.6%.

13 May 2023 Wouter Massink