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Mayor of Turkiye’s secular stronghold Izmir joins Erdogan’s party

Mayor of Turkiye’s secular stronghold Izmir joins Erdogan’s party
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Izmir’s mayor has joined President Erdogan’s ruling AK Party, signaling a shift in the political landscape of a key opposition area. This move comes amid a crackdown on opposition groups in Turkiye.

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