Opposition primaries: Voter turnout likely high following Istanbul mayor’s arrest • FRANCE 24

Sunday’s voter turnout is likely to be high as Turkey’s main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party, held a primary election for the 2028 presidential vote, FRANCE 24’s Jasper Mortimer said, citing the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as the main reason.
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29 comments

  1. Will these protestors migrate to America the land of democracy or migrate to Britain the land of opportunity or France the land of civilized , the so called go West dreams 😂😂😂

  4. We Turkish people say " NO TO DICTATOR ! " We aspire to democracy, secularism and fair elections!!! IMAMOGLU IS A HERO!

  5. Yes Mansur Yavas is indeed stronger rival than Imamoglu, and they are from the same party. So Erdogan has no chance in upcoming precidency election.

  6. Turkey is not trustworthy, and I will now justify this statement with facts:

    First, they support terrorist organizations such as Hamas and ISIS. They finance rebels in Syria who originate from former Al-Qaeda factions. They threaten Israel with war, and they also threaten Greece with war. They do not respect international law and even support Russia by refusing to impose sanctions, unlike all other NATO countries.

    In northern Syria, they do not only target PKK terrorists but also bomb civilian Kurdish buildings, hospitals, and kindergartens. Think of the dilemma with Sweden and Finland. Think of Cyprus—occupied for 40 years based on lies, just like Russia occupied Crimea with similar false claims. This is why no country in the world recognizes Northern Cyprus (occupied by Turkey) as a legitimate state, while Southern Cyprus (the Greek part) is fully recognized and a member of the EU.

    They seek to annihilate Israel, just like Iran. They collaborate with Iran, China, and Russia against Europe. Should I go on?

  7. If Erdogan wins this battle, Trump will do exactly the same. You won't hear Trump criticising Erdogan.

  12. Thank you politicians of the so-called free "World" . For showing 0 support and 0 solidarity with democratic people of Turkiye. We will remember this moment. Thank you for backing the dict..tor

  13. Erdogan Is mr Talkative and shouting if he is not doing something good for Turkey and Muslims so that he would assist and support Palestine but what he can do is To shout also he is a talkative man

  14. Democracy is being deliberately weakened worldwide under America's leadership. Who do you think Erdoğan gets his power from? Europe must not allow a new autocratic threat to emerge right on its doorstep and should respond immediately.

  17. This is fake news. The election is in 2028, and Erdogan has already announced he will not run. Imamoglu's opponent in the primaries has a higher chance of winning anyway. Fake news media are trying to get clicks as usual.

  18. live in Turkiye and I am italian . There are only small protests and mostly peacefull . And it will not last more than 2 weeks . All is secure here . Western media is exagrating situation as usual . And elections surely Erdogan will wil again as long as gives free gas to public before elections . Do not take these protests seriously everyone is more concerned about paying their bills and high prices rather than political situation

  23. His diploma is legally proven to be fake and he is the only one running on this fake election. The guy is an egomaniac despot, arrogant, corrupt and a narcisist BİLLİONAİRE! If the this is the hope of the West to topple Erdogan you have another thing coming.

  27. If the world, especially the American president, had taken a stance on this issue, they would not have dared to do so.

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