Recep Erdogan defiant despite reports of voting irregularities in constitutional referendum

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has finally fulfilled his long-held ambition to expand his powers after a referendum handed him the reins of Turkey's governance.

Recep Erdogan defiant despite reports of voting irregularities in constitutional referendum

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has finally fulfilled his long-held ambition to expand his powers after a referendum handed him the reins of Turkey's governance.

But the president's victory leaves the nation deeply divided and facing increasing tension with former allies abroad, while international monitors and opposition parties have reported numerous voting irregularities.

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