Tuesday, March 07, 2023

Erdogan Owes Turkey’s Earthquake Victims an Explanation - Bloomberg

Erdogan Owes Turkey’s Quake Victims an Explanation The government should provide an honest accounting of its response to the disaster. One month since twin earthquakes devastated southeastern Turkey and parts of neighboring Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has pledged the country will hold elections, as scheduled, on May 14. The announcement allays fears Erdogan might use the disaster as a pretext to postpone or cancel the vote. It doesn’t absolve him from providing an honest accounting of the government’s response. More:Erdogan Owes Turkey’s Earthquake Victims an Explanation - Bloomberg