Election protests erupt in Turkey as oppo demands recount

Apr 01, 2014, 4:03 PM EDT

Local residents cast their vote for mayoral elections in the ballot boxes at Sait Ciftci School in the Sisli district of Istanbul, during the first round of the local elections on March 30, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Thousands of demonstrators faced off with riot police in Ankara, demanding a recount of ballots from local elections this weekend. Prime Minister Recep Erdogan's ruling AKP party swept the ballot, despite the corruption scandals plaguing the premier. The official results have yet to be released but Turkish media are estimating that the AKP won around 44% of votes nationwide.

Background:

Elections protests in Turkey as opposition cries foul [Reuters]

T urkish elections: test of Erdogan's rule? [Al Jazeera]

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