​IMPORTANT NOTE: Istanbul elections are not yet concluded

TURKEY - In Brief 17 Apr 2019 by Atilla Yesilada
Ekrem Imamoglu was certified by the provincial election council as mayor of Istanbul. This is a positive development, but it doesn’t mean the appeals process is over. AKP is pursuing a multi-pronged strategy. First, the verdict by the provincial city council will be challenged at High Election Council. Then, HEC will rule on the earlier petition by first AKP, then by MHP to have the Istanbul city and Maltepe borough elections annulled on the basis of systemic fraud and irregularities. Today’s verdict signals that election boards retain some independence from Erdogan but does not guarantee and end to political uncertainty. Will update as more news arrive.

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