Erdogan vows to make amends after humbling election loss in Turkey.

Turkish President Erdogan pledged to make amends after his ruling AK Party's defeat in Turkey's local elections, where the opposition capitalized on economic woes and alienated Islamist voters. The polls marked the first time in decades that the opposition party, the Republican People's Party (CHP), won the popular vote and swept most of the major cities. Economists attribute the election outcome to Turkey's high inflation rate and Erdogan's divisive political style.

March 31, 2024
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