Erdogan secures victory in Turkey's presidential election, extending his rule until 2028.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won re-election with 52.14% of the votes, extending his 20-year rule until 2028. Erdogan's chief rival, Kilicdaroglu, was a secular social democrat politician who had emphasized messages of freedom and democracy on the campaign trail. Erdogan's victory comes despite criticism of his unconventional economic policies, quashing of dissent, and adoption of rules and laws typical of autocratic regimes. Celebrations erupted among Erdogan's supporters, while critics blame him for skyrocketing inflation and a cost-of-living crisis.
