Turkey's Erdogan claims victory in presidential election

May 29, 2023

By Ece Toksabay and Can SezerBy Ece Toksabay and Can Sezer13 hrs ago By Ece Toksabay and Can Sezer© Thomson Reuters Second round of the presidential election in IstanbulBy Can SezerISTANBUL (Reuters) -President Tayyip Erdogan claimed victory in Turkey's presidential election on Sunday, a win that would steer his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade. © Thomson Reuters Second round of the presidential election in IstanbulThe head of the High Election Board earlier told a news conference that Erdogan was leading Kilicdaroglu with 54.47% support, with 54.6% of ballot boxes logged. © Thomson Reuters Second round of the presidential election in IstanbulErdogan supporters who were gathered outside his Istanbul residence chanted Allahu Akbar, or God is Greatest. © Thomson Reuters Second round of the presidential election in IstanbulBugra Oztug, 24, who voted for Kilicdaroglu, said she was not surprised at the result, blaming the opposition for failing to change. © Thomson Reuters Second round of the presidential election in Istanbul"I feel sad and disappointed but I am not hopeless.