PKK raid, Istanbul race, falling reserves

TURKEY - Report 14 Jan 2024 by Murat Ucer and Atilla Yesilada

AKP nominated former Environmental and Urban Affairs Minister Murat Kurum to challenge Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who seems significantly ahead in early poll data. Yet, Erdogan’s massive propaganda advantage and the strategies of pro-Kurdish party DEM may yet result in surprises. Meanwhile, going into the end-March ballot both parties seem to be having difficulties motivating their rank-and-file and securing support from smaller ones.

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