Mayor of Turkiye’s secular stronghold Izmir joins Erdogan’s party
Izmir’s mayor has joined President Erdogan’s ruling AK Party, signaling a shift in the political landscape of a key opposition area. This move comes amid a crackdown on opposition groups in Turkiye.
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