In Turkey, election manipulation abounds ahead of May 14 vote · Global Voices

In Turkey, election manipulation abounds ahead of May 14 vote The opposition responded to the attacks with messages of unity Written by Arzu Geybullayeva Posted 10 May 2023 10:58 GMT Istanbul, opposition rally ahead of the general elections scheduled for May 14. Image by Arzu Geybullayeva. Used with permission. In Turkey, ahead of the country’s most important election in recent memory, scheduled for May 14, the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) seems to be resorting to foul play and tricks to steer the votes in their favor. There are fake stickers, physical violence, dark web rumors, manipulated videos, accusations, misinformation, anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments, and media oppression, to name a few. If this was a circus show, the magician on stage could certainly pull out a few surprises to keep its spectators entertained, but on Turkey’s political stage, incumbent president Recep Tayyip Erdoğon and the AKP are running out of tricks. More:In Turkey, election manipulation abounds ahead of May 14 vote · Global Voices