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Saturday, April 28, 2007

EU official: Turkish turmoil 'key test'

"EU official: Turkish turmoil 'key test'
By ROBERT WIELAARD -- Associated Press Writer
Published: Saturday, April 28, 2007
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) A senior EU official said Saturday the political turmoil in Turkey over the election of a new president was a 'test case' for the Turkish military's respect for democracy.

The election has been marked by tensions between the Islamic-rooted government and defenders of Turkey's secular ideals, including the military."

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