Opponents say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan manipulates the courts and the media to tighten his grip on power, and now is trying to prevent a top contender from running for president.
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Coup Attempt by Gulen Allies Led Erdogan to Crack Down in Turkey
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Fethullah Gulen, the powerful preacher who died this week, began as allies. But their falling out brought bloodshed and an Erdogan crackdown.
Fethullah Gulen, Turkish Cleric Accused of Coup Attempts, Dies
Mr. Gulen, who lived in the United States, was accused of plotting a coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey in 2016.
Istanbul Mayor Headed for Re-election, in Blow to Erdogan’s Party
The opposition chalked up gains against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party in local elections across Turkey amid voter anger about the economy.
After Referee Attack, Turkey Suspends All Soccer Matches
The postgame attack shocked a country used to heated atmospheres at soccer matches. The team president who threw the punch was arrested and later resigned his post.
Erdogan Pushed to Victory in Turkey by Conservative Women
In winning another term as Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan was propelled to victory in part by the fervent support of an often underappreciated constituency — conservative religious women.
Turkey’s Erdogan Woos Voters in Re-Election Campaign
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rock star appeal at his election rallies, promising to lead Turkey to claim its rightful place as a global power if he is re-elected in a runoff on Sunday.
Turkey’s Opposition Struggles to Chart Path as Runoff Nears
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks likely to benefit most from the votes that went to an ultranationalist candidate eliminated in the first round.
Erdogan’s Grip on Power Is Loosened but Not Broken, Vote Shows
Despite a struggling economy, the disastrous earthquakes in February and Turkey’s drift toward one-man rule, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was in the lead ahead of a runoff.
4 Takeaways from Turkey’s Nail-Biting Presidential Election
Recep Tayyip Erdogan is headed for his — and his country’s — first presidential runoff vote. But the first round showed the longtime leader’s continued strength.