What the voters say as Turkey votes in landmark elections

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Here are some views from Turkish citizens as their country voted on Sunday in elections that could extend President Tayyip Erdogan's rule into a third decade or see a transfer of power to his main rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan arrives to vote during presidential and parliamentary elections, in Istanbul, Turkey May 14, 2023. REUTERS/Hannah McKayISTANBUL/ANTAKYA, Turkey, May 14 - Here are some views from Turkish citizens as their country voted on Sunday in

"There has never been a change in my thoughts because the future is here. God willing, Turkey will be a world leader," said Erdogan supporter Mehmet Akif Kahraman. "We experienced massive destruction. Our school has become unusable. We are unable to use the building. As you can see, even in elections, votes are being cast in ballot boxes outside," said school teacher Behzat Oz. "Our students lost their lives, and some of them went to other places. As the people of Hatay , we are devastated."

 

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