Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Turkey: Trump congratulates Erdogan – contrasts with European leaders

Donald Trump differs from European leaders in assessing the narrow win for Turkey’s president.

The US president’s phone call contrasts with concern by European leaders who have pointed out how the result – 51.4% in favour of the changes – has exposed deep splits in Turkish society.

Mr Erdogan has rejected criticism from international monitors who said he had been favoured by an “unequal campaign”.

“Know your place,” he told them.

The narrow victory was ruled valid by Turkey’s electoral body, despite claims of irregularities by the opposition.

Source: Turkey referendum: Trump congratulates Erdogan – BBC News


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