Six days ago, Turkey’s chief election body barred the country’s most popular politician and three other candidates from standing in November’s early legislative polls. Liberals in Turkey fear the move could create additional obstacles to Ankara’s membership bid into the European Union. But, more significantly, it may miss its intended aim and boost the chances […]
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