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Thursday, March 09, 2023

Turkish earthquake survivors reconsider election loyalty to Erdogan | Reuters

Turkish earthquake survivors reconsider election loyalty to Erdogan By Can Sezer and Jonathan Spicer Nearly 30 interviews with survivors show shifting views A conservative Erdogan stronghold was devastated Anger at slow response, irritation at officials' comments Yet few say they would support opposition in May vote Govt appears confident rebuilding can consolidate support KAHRAMANMARAS, Turkey, March 8 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan could have relied on strong voter backing from Cigdemtepe and other villages and towns across southeast Turkey in the past, but a huge earthquake and a slow rescue response has made once loyal support more uncertain. More:Turkish earthquake survivors reconsider election loyalty to Erdogan | Reuters