
Turkish election: voters return to the polls
Voting is taking place in Turkey in the presidential run- off election. It's the first time the contest has gone to a second round.
Voting is taking place in Turkey in the presidential run- off election. It's the first time the contest has gone to a second round. The result will decide whether or not Recep Tayyip Erdogan remains in power after two decades or hands over to his challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu -- who's backed by a broad opposition alliance.
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Krupa Padhy is joined by guests Michela Wrong and Michael Carlson to discuss the news and features.
(Picture: An official prepares the ballot papers for the second round of the presidential elections, at a polling station in Istanbul. CREDIT:
Erdem Şahin, Shutterstock)
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