Turkey election appears headed for runoff as Erdogan’s support dips
, who has ruled his country with a firm grip for 20 years, leading over his chief challenger, but falling short of the votes needed for an outright win.
The vote was being closely watched to see if the strategically located NATO country _ which has a coast on the Black Sea to the north, and neighbors Iran, Iraq and Syria to the south _ remains under the control of the increasingly authoritarian president or can embark on a more democratic course that was envisioned by Kilicdaroglu.
This year’s election came amid a backdrop of economic turmoil, a cost-of-living crisis and a February earthquake that killed more than 50,000 people. Western nations and foreign investors are also awaiting the outcome because of Erdogan’s unorthodox leadership of the economy and often mercurial but successful efforts to put Turkey at the center of international negotiations.
“That the election results have not been finalized doesn’t change the fact that the nation has chosen us,” Erdogan said.
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