Erdogan Wins Big

Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his lawmakers at the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, June 18, 2013.
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After the most tumultuous and embattled year of his decade-long rein over Turkish politics, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s AKP scored convincing wins in local elections across Turkey today. In line with the increasingly authoritarian character of his government, Erdogan pledged retribution against opponents he claims are trying to overthrow his government from within.

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