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- Ankara Could Get F16s but US-Turkey Ties Remain Fraught VOA 30 May 2023 -- Aiming to secure support for Sweden's bid to join NATO, U.S. President Joe Biden signaled a transactional approach in his engagement with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The newly reelected Turkish leader has been one of the most consequential yet complicated members of the transatlantic military alliance.
- In Türkiye's presidential runoff, a competitive campaign continued to be marked by lack of level playing field and media bias, say international observers Council of Europe 30 May 2023 -- The second round of Türkiye's presidential election was well run and gave voters the opportunity to choose between real political alternatives, but was characterized by increasingly inflammatory and discriminatory language during the campaign period.
- Turkey to Investigate Media Outlets Over Election Coverage VOA 30 May 2023 -- Turkey's broadcasting watchdog on Tuesday announced it is investigating six opposition TV channels for "insulting the public" through coverage of Sunday's presidential election runoff.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu US Dept. of State 30 May 2023
- Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on His Reelection as President of Türkiye PRC MofA 29 May 2023
- PM call with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 28 May 2023 Gov.UK 29 May 2023
- Readout of President Biden's Call with President Erdogan of Türkiye The White House 29 May 2023
- In Türkiye's presidential runoff, a competitive campaign continued to be marked by lack of level playing field and media bias: international observers OSCE 29 May 2023 -- The second round of Türkiye's presidential election was well run and gave voters the opportunity to choose between real political alternatives, but was characterized by increasingly inflammatory and discriminatory language during the campaign period. Media bias and ongoing restrictions to freedom of expression created an unlevel playing field, and contributed to an unjustified advantage of the incumbent, international observers said in a statement today.
- Turkey's Lira sinks to fresh record low after Erdogan re-elected Press TV 29 May 2023 -- The Turkish lira has sunk to a record low after long-time leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan secured his victory in the 2023 presidential election, saving his place at the helm for a new term in office.
- Telephone conversation with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 29 May 2023 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- Congratulations to President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 28 May 2023 -- Vladimir Putin sent his congratulations to Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election as President of the Republic of Turkiye.
- Turkiye May Intensify Talks With Russia on Gas Hub Project in Near Future - Source Sputnik 29 May 2023 -- Turkiye may intensify the negotiation process on the gas hub project proposed by Russia in the near future, a source in the Turkish leader's administration told Sputnik on Monday.
- China congrats Erdogan on reelection win; 'Beijing-Ankara ties to continue being stable' Global Times 29 May 2023 -- After winning reelection and extending his two decades in power, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with his supporters in Ankara and called on them to build a "century of Turkey" together.
- "Every single one of our 85 million citizens has won today" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 29 May 2023 -- Delivering remarks regarding the election results at the Presidential Complex, President Erdoğan said: "No one has lost today. Every single one of our 85 million citizens has won. As required by the responsibility entrusted to us by our nation, we are not offended, resentful or angry with anyone. It is time to leave aside all the disputes and quarrels about the election period, and unite and band together around our national goals and dreams."
- "The only winner today is Türkiye" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 29 May 2023 -- Making remarks on the presidential runoff results, President Erdoğan said: "The winner of both the May 14 election and the May 28 election is the whole of our 85 million citizens. We had said that we would win in such a manner that no one would lose. Accordingly, the only winner today is Türkiye."
- Erdogan wins Türkiye's presidential election People's Daily 29 May 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was declared the winner of the presidential election on Sunday, sending him to another five years in office.
- Turkish President Erdogan Wins Reelection in Runoff Vote VOA 28 May 2023 -- Incumbent Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won reelection in Sunday's runoff election.
- Turkey's election board declares Erdogan winner of country's presidential runoff Press TV 28 May 2023 -- The head of Turkey's election board has declared President Recep Tayyip Erdogan the winner of the country's historic runoff vote, extending his presidency until 2028.
- Erdogan Clinches Victory in Turkiye's Presidential Runoff Sputnik 28 May 2023 -- Turkiye went to the polls on Sunday for a second round of voting in the country's presidential elections after no candidate managed to win over fifty percent of the vote in the first round of voting on May 14.
- Turkey heads to polls in critical presidential election runoff Press TV 28 May 2023 -- Turkish people report to polls to take part in what has been billed and the nation's most important presidential runoff vote in recent history between incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan and opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu.
- Türkiye : Joint-Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi on the second round of presidential elections European Commission 28 May 2023 -- "The EU welcomes the holding of the second round of presidential elections in Türkiye on Sunday 28 May with a high rate of participation by the Turkish people exercising their democratic rights to vote."
- "All who have confidence in the national will will be a winner of the May 28 elections" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 27 May 2023 -- Speaking at a rally in the Beykoz district of Istanbul, President Erdoğan said: "All who have confidence in the national will, have a dream for our country and feel they belong to these lands will be a winner of the May 28 elections. Those who, despite all the provocations, do not cast a shadow over the polls, do not ignore the rule of law and legitimacy, and who believe in the changing power of the civil politics will be counted as the victors of these elections regardless of the results."
- Turkey's Presidential Candidates Eye Nationalist Support to Win VOA 26 May 2023 -- Ahead of Turkey's presidential runoff election on Sunday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his main contender Kemal Kilicdaroglu are both eyeing voters who back the country's various nationalist parties.
- Russia Repels Ukraine's Drone Attacks on Ships Protecting Gas Pipelines in Turkiye Sputnik 24 May 2023 -- Ukraine unsuccessfully tried to attack with unmanned boats the ship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet "Ivan Khurs," which ensured the safety of the Turkish Stream and Blue Stream gas pipelines, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
- Turkish anti-migrant party leader backs Erdogan's rival in runoff vote Press TV 24 May 2023 -- The leader of Turkey's anti-immigrant Victory Party has endorsed opposition presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, potentially boosting the challenger as he seeks to defeat incumbent President Tayyip Erdogan in the upcoming runoff vote.
- Unified Support for our Ally Türkiye USMC News 24 May 2023 -- Marines and Sailors from Task Force 61/2, commanded by Brig. Gen. Andrew Priddy, operating under U.S. Naval Forces Europe, U.S. Sixth Fleet, and U.S. European Command supported the U.S. Department of Defense's humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts in Türkiye for over ten weeks, standing up a 24-hour crisis center, delivering hundreds of tons of aid, and standing up a field hospital.
- Türkiye gears for runoff presidential election People's Daily 24 May 2023 -- Türkiye's landmark presidential election is heading for a runoff on Sunday, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan predicted to have a clearer edge in the upcoming showdown against Kemal Kilicdaroglu, after a third-place candidate said he would endorse the incumbent president.
- Türkiye busts Mossad cell spying on people linked to Iran IRNA 23 May 2023 -- Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) has busted an Israeli Mossad cell and arrested 11 agents found to be gathering intelligence on individuals with trade ties to Iran.
- Iran busts spying network collaborating with foreign intel agency Press TV 23 May 2023 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry has arrested members of a spying network who were engaged in a project run by a foreign spy agency to extract information about the Iranians travelling abroad.
- Turkiye Reportedly in Talks With West on Eliminating Obstacles to Paying for Russian Products Sputnik 22 May 2023 -- Turkiye, together with the United Nations (UN), is negotiating with the United States and the United Kingdom to remove obstacles to paying for Russian products, the export of which is planned as part of the grain deal, a source familiar with the talks told Sputnik.
- Turkey's third-placed presidential candidate endorses Erdogan ahead of runoff Press TV 22 May 2023 -- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has secured the endorsement of Turkey's third-placed presidential election candidate, Sinan Ogan, ahead of Sunday's runoff vote.
- Assad will not meet Erdogan until Turkish forces withdraw from Syria: FM Press TV 22 May 2023 -- Syria's foreign minister says President Bashar al-Assad will only meet his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan when Turkey completely withdraws its military forces from the northern part of Syria
- Line in the Sand: Assad Won't Meet Erdogan Until Turkish Troops Exit Syria Sputnik 22 May 2023 -- Russian and Iranian diplomats have worked tirelessly in recent months to facilitate the normalization of relations between Damascus and Ankara - as part of a broader regional realignment which has seen former sworn enemies of the Assad government restore ties with the Syrian Arab Republic.
- Turkish Interior Minister Accuses Sweden of Electoral Meddling Sputnik 21 May 2023 -- Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu has accused Sweden of meddling in his country's elections as the vote for a new president heads into a runoff next Sunday.
- Top Turkish Diplomat Slams Kilicdaroglu Over Russia Meddling Claims Sputnik 21 May 2023 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has criticized opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu for falsely accusing Russia of meddling in the presidential race, which will be decided next Sunday.
- Syrians in Turkey Watch Its Presidential Runoff Closely VOA 19 May 2023 -- Amid Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's efforts to normalize relations with Damascus and his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu's vow to return Syrian refugees to their war-torn country, Syrians in Turkey are watching Turkey's presidential election runoff closely.
- "It has been decided to extend the Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement for another two months" Presidency Of The Republic Of Turkey 17 May 2023 -- Speaking at a gathering with AK Party provincial heads, President Erdoğan said: "It has been decided to extend the Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement for another two months with the efforts of our country, our Russian friends' support and our Ukrainian friends' contributions."
- Russia agrees to extend grain deal with Ukraine by 2 months, says Turkey's Erdogan Press TV 17 May 2023 -- Russia has extended a grain deal with Ukraine for another two months in a bid to boost global food security, says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- No: 131, 17 May 2023, Press Release Regarding the Anchoring of the US Destroyer USS Arleigh Burke at a Greek Cypriot Port Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 May 2023
- Economy in focus as Türkiye heads to presidential runoff People's Daily 17 May 2023 -- As Türkiye's presidential elections are heading to a first-ever run-off, key economic challenges lie ahead. Taming inflation while maintaining monetary stability is vital for the country's economy, experts said.
- 100 days after earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria, millions of children continue to face desperate conditions UNICEF 17 May 2023 -- One hundred days after the deadliest earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria's recent history, millions of children and families are struggling to rebuild their lives, with 2.5 million children in Türkiye and 3.7 million in Syria in need of continued humanitarian assistance.
- Millions of children still facing dire conditions 100 days after Türkiye-Syria quakes: UNICEF UN News 17 May 2023 -- More than six million boys and girls in Türkiye and Syria are still struggling to cope 100 days after the deadly earthquakes that hit both countries, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported on Wednesday.
- Türkiye: Joint Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi on the elections European External Action Service (EEAS) 16 May 2023 -- The EU welcomes the holding of parliamentary and presidential elections that took place in Türkiye on Sunday 14 May and the high turnout as a clear sign of the commitment of the Turkish people to exercising their democratic right to vote.
- Turkish Presidential Election Heads for Runoff VOA 15 May 2023 -- Turkey heads to a presidential runoff election after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan led the first round of voting, beating expectations but falling short of the 50% threshold needed to win outright.
- Turkish presidential race heads to a runoff vote amid accusations of external interference Global Times 15 May 2023 -- Turkey's presidential race is heading to a runoff vote after the incumbent president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the strongman who has led the country for two decades, led over his opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu on Monday but failed to achieve a 50 percent threshold to avoid a second round.
- Turkey heads for historic election run-off with Erdogan leading Press TV 15 May 2023 -- Turkey's High Election Board says incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has garnered 49.4% of votes in the Sunday presidential election, falling short of the 50% threshold needed to avoid a runoff.
- Turkey's Erdogan faces second round in fiercely fought race for presidency Press TV 15 May 2023 -- Turkey's presidential election is heading for a runoff as neither incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, nor his opposition rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, managed to secure a majority vote and outright victory in the first round.
- Erdogan Gets 49.40% of Vote After 99% of Ballots Processed, Kilicdaroglu Has 44.96% - Report Sputnik 15 May 2023 -- Turkiye held the presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday, May 14. If none of the candidates in the presidential race secures over 50% of the votes, the election will head into a runoff, scheduled for May 28.
- "Türkiye has successfully completed yet another festival of democracy with May 14 elections" Presidency Of The Republic Of Turkey 15 May 2023 -- Delivering remarks on the elections, President Erdoğan said: "Our country has successfully completed yet another festival of democracy with May 14 elections."
- Türkiye's presidential election goes to likely runoff with 93 pct of votes counted People's Daily 15 May 2023 -- Türkiye was heading toward a likely runoff presidential election as Sunday vote count showed neither of the candidates above the 50-percent threshold of the votes to win outright, according to preliminary results delivered by the semi-official Anadolu Agency early Monday.
- Turkish Election Could Be Headed for Runoff VOA 14 May 2023 -- Turkey appeared headed for a runoff election after neither President Recep Tayyip Erdogan nor rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu received a majority of the vote on Sunday.
- Turkey's tight race: Polls close amid accusations of foreign interference Press TV 14 May 2023 -- Polls have now closed and vote counting is underway in Turkey's momentous elections that could extend the rule of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the country's longest-serving leader, or end his long innings at the helm.
- Voters Divided in Earthquake Zone Ahead of Turkey Election VOA 13 May 2023 -- Driving through the city of Hatay in Turkey is like touring a war zone in the months after a battle. Some apartment buildings are gutted, others are massive piles of rubble and tangled metal.
- Erdogan accuses US president of trying to topple him, says poll results 'response to Biden too' Press TV 13 May 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused US President Joe Biden of trying to topple him, saying the result of Sunday elections will be a response to him too.
- Russia categorically rejects accusations of interference in Turkey's elections Press TV 13 May 2023 -- Russia has categorically rejected accusations leveled against it by the Turkish opposition candidate of meddling in Turkey's presidential and parliamentary elections.
- Russia Categorically Rejects Claims of Meddling in Turkish Elections Sputnik 13 May 2023 -- The Kremlin on Saturday rejected accusations that it interfered in the Turkish presidential race and vowed to respect the choice of the Turkish voters, after main opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu accused Russia of "meddling."
- Turkey elections: Close contest between Erdogan, Kilicdaroglu Press TV 13 May 2023 -- Turkey will hold its crucial presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday, as a united opposition in the country is in a close race with incumbent president Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- Turkiye to Hold Crucial Presidential and Legislative Polls on Sunday Sputnik 13 May 2023 -- Turks will go to the polls on Sunday to cast their votes in the presidential and parliamentary elections that are expected to have a divisive and lasting impact on the society.
- Turkiye's Election Council Says Not Going to Nullify Votes Cast for Withdrawn Candidate Sputnik 13 May 2023 -- President of the Turkish Supreme Election Council (YSK) Ahmet Yener said on Saturday that the votes cast for Muharrem Ince, who withdrew his candidacy from the presidential election, will not be nullified.
- Turkish Foreign Minister Says Ankara Won't Wait for US F-35 Jets, Wants $1.4Bln Back Sputnik 13 May 2023 -- Turkiye has no plans to wait until it is brought back to the US F-35 multirole fighter program, from which it was officially removed two years ago, and seeks a refund of $1.4 billion paid for the jets, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Saturday.
- Syrian advisor urges end to Turkey's occupation, withdrawal of forces Press TV 13 May 2023 -- A senior advisor to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says Turkey must end its occupation of the Arab country and withdraw its forces.
- Press release on Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin's participation in a high-level four-party meeting (Russia, Türkiye, Ukraine plus the UN) in Istanbul Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 May 2023
- Turkish candidate drops out in boost to Erdogan's main challenger Press TV 11 May 2023 -- Turkey's third-party candidate Muharrem Ince has withdrawn from the presidential election in a move that would bolster President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main challenger and raise the chances of a first-round victory by the opposition.
- Ankara slams US efforts to influence Turkish elections Press TV 11 May 2023 -- Turkey's Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu has lashed out at the United States for leading a Western media campaign to manipulate the country's upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections.
- Erdogan Could Lose The Election In Turkey. It Would Be A Blow To Putin. RFE/RL 11 May 2023 -- As Russia's invasion of Ukraine ground on last month, President Vladimir Putin joined his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, via video link to celebrate the loading of fuel into the NATO member state's first civilian nuclear project.
- Iran FM hopes Syria, Turkiye can reach agreement in Moscow meeting IRNA 10 May 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says he is hopeful that Syria and Turkiye can agree to a political solution to the crisis in Syria during a quadrilateral meeting in Moscow that also features Iran and Russia.
- Iran emphasizes need for Syria, Türkiye to resolve disputes through political solutions ISNA 10 May 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian emphasized the need for Syria and Türkiye to resolve their disputes through political solutions.
- Top diplomats underline Syria's territorial integrity, roadmap to advance Ankara-Damascus ties in Moscow talks Press TV 10 May 2023 -- Top diplomats from Iran, Turkey, Russia and Syria have wrapped up their landmark summit on the Syrian conflict in Moscow, underscoring the Arab country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and setting up a roadmap to improve strained ties between Damascus and Ankara.
- Syria-Turkey détente must lead to Damascus's sovereignty over its territory: FM Press TV 10 May 2023 -- Any political solution for issues related to Syria must take into consideration Syria's full sovereignty over its territory, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Wednesday, adding that Turkey can play a key role in this regard.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks at a meeting with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic Faisal Mekdad and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Türkiye Mevlut Cavusoglu, Moscow, May 10, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 May 2023
- Press Release оn the Meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic Faisal Mekdad, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 May 2023
- Former US Diplomats Confident in Turkish People's Commitment to Democracy VOA 10 May 2023 -- As Turkey heads to the polls for its momentous elections Sunday, former U.S. ambassadors to Ankara will be monitoring from afar.
- Iranian FM holds separate talks with Turkish, Russian counterparts on sidelines of Moscow meeting Press TV 10 May 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, have met and conferred on the sidelines of a four-party meeting of the foreign ministers of Turkey, Syria, Russia and Iran in Moscow.
- No: 123, 9 May 2023, Press Release Regarding the Attack on Gaza by Israeli Forces Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 May 2023
- Turkey rejects US proposal to deliver S-400 to Ukraine Press TV 07 May 2023 -- Turkey says Ankara has rejected Washington's proposal to send the Russian-made S-400 air defense missile system to Ukraine.
- Russia Reliably Supplies Gas to Hungary via Turkish Stream - Energy Ministry Sputnik 06 May 2023 -- Russia continues to reliably supply gas to Hungary via the Turkish Stream pipeline under a long-term contract, a representative of the Hungarian Ministry of Energy told Sputnik.
- Erdogan says opposition 'dividing Turkey' as main rival vows outright victory on May 14 Press TV 03 May 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has hit out at the alliance of the six opposition parties for "drawing support" from terrorist organizations and imperialists, saying they are seeking to "divide the country" and revert its gains.
- Sanctioning Terrorist Financing Facilitators Jointly with Türkiye US Dept. of State 02 May 2023 -- The United States continues to cooperate with the Republic of Türkiye to counter the financing of terrorist groups that perpetuate violence and instability in the region.
- Treasury Designates Terrorist Financing Facilitators Jointly With Türkiye US Treasury 02 May 2023 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in a joint action with authorities in the Republic of Türkiye, designated two financial facilitators of Syria-based terrorist groups Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and Katibat al-Tawhid wal-Jihad (KTJ), both of which are sanctioned by the United States and the United Nations. This action continues the cooperation between the United States and Türkiye to counter the financing of terrorist groups that perpetuate violence and instability throughout the region. Concurrently, the Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance and the Turkish Ministry of Interior have implemented an asset freeze against these terrorist facilitators.
- No: 118, 2 May 2023, Press Release Regarding the Joint Action Taken by Türkiye and the U.S. on Freezing the Assets of Two Individuals Affiliated to Terrorist Organizations Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 May 2023 -- Türkiye and the United States decided to take a joint action on freezing the assets of two individuals who have been identified to finance terrorist organizations as a result of the efforts conducted in cooperation with the United States.
- Turkiye Counting on Extension of Grain Deal: Erdogan Sputnik 01 May 2023 -- Turkiye expects the Black Sea Grain Initiative, also known as the grain deal, to be extended, so that countries in need can get the necessary food supplies, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
- No: 117, 1 May 2023, Press Release Regarding the Repatriation of Turkish Citizens in Sudan Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 May 2023 -- The clashes between the Army and the Rapid Support Forces in the Republic of Sudan since 15 April 2023 are of concern.
- US Not Backing Turkish Claims Islamic State Leader is Dead VOA 01 May 2023 -- The United States is so far declining to back up claims by Turkey that Ankara's forces have killed the current leader of the Islamic State terror group following an operation in northern Syria.
- "We are realizing the dreams that we have been pursuing since the foundation of our Republic" Presidency Of The Republic Of Turkey 01 May 2023 -- Speaking at the debut of the Century of the Future, President Erdoğan said: "Today, we stand before our nation with a new phase of our projects, and inshallah, we will see much newer ones tomorrow. One by one, we are realizing the dreams that our nation has been pursuing for centuries and that we have been pursuing since the foundation of our Republic."
- Turkey Detains Two Kurdish Journalists Over Terror Allegations VOA 01 May 2023 -- Two Kurdish reporters have been detained in Turkey over terrorism accusations, days ahead of that country's May 14 presidential election considered to be the biggest electoral challenge faced by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his two decades in power.
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