Erdogan threat to expel Western envoys a political smokescreen, say critics

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Latest diplomatic spat coincides with investor worries about the Turkish lira’s fall to a record low

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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in Sochi, Russia, September 29 2021. Picture: SPUTNIK/VLADIMIR SMIMOV//REUTERSs political opponents said on Sunday that his call to expel the ambassadors of 10 Western allies was a bid to divert attention from Turkey’s economic difficulties, while diplomats hoped the expulsions might yet be averted.” for seeking philanthropist Osman Kavala’s release from prison.

The lira hit a fresh all-time low in early Asian trade, weakening 1.6% to 9.75 per dollar in a move that bankers attributed to Erdogan's comments. It has lost almost a quarter of its value so far this year. Kavala, a contributor to numerous civil society groups, has been in prison for four years, charged with financing nationwide protests in 2013 and with involvement in a failed coup in 2016. He denies the charges and has remained in detention while his trial continues.

Sinan Ulgen, chair of the Istanbul-based think-tank Edam and a former Turkish diplomat, said Erdogan’s timing was incongruous as Turkey was seeking to recalibrate its foreign policy away from episodes of tension in recent years. Erdogan has dominated Turkish politics for two decades but support for his ruling alliance has eroded ahead of elections scheduled for 2023, partly because of high inflation.

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