April 17, 2017 2:14 AM

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Turkish PM declares victory in referendum on expanding President Erdogan powers

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim today declared victory for the 'Yes' camp in the referendum on expanding the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying the country had opened a "new page" in its democracy.<br/>'<br/>The presidential system, according to unofficial results, has been confirmed with a 'Yes' vote." <br/><br/>Yildirim told this to supporters from the balcony of the headquarters of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Ankara. <br/><br/>It is a decision made by the people and in Turkey's democracy's history, a new page has opened, he added.

April 17, 2017 2:11 AM

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Turkish PM declares victory in referendum on expanding President Erdogan powers

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim today declared victory for the 'Yes' camp in the referendum on expanding the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying the country had opened a "new page" in its democracy.<br/>'<br/>The presidential system, according to unofficial results, has been confirmed with a 'Yes' vote." Yildirim told this to supporters from the balcony of the headquarters of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Ankara. <br/><br/>It is a decision made by the people and in Turkey's democracy's history, a new page has opened, he added.

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