Ankara – International election monitors have delivered a scathing verdict on the conduct of Turkey’s controversial referendum to grant expansive new powers to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
CNN: International monitors deliver scathing verdict on Turkish referendum
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan (C) delivers a speech to supporters in Istanbul, on April 16, after the results of a nationwide referendum that will determine Turkey's future destiny. Erdogan on April 16, hailed Turkey for making a "historic decision" as he claimed victory in the referendum on a new constitution expanding his powers. The "Yes" campaign to give Turkish President expanded powers won with 51.3 percent of the vote a tightly-contested referendum although the "No" camp had closed the gap, according to initial results. But Turkey's two main opposition parties said they would challenge the results.
