Close race for Istanbul's mayoral seat

1,225 views · Published 26 March 2014 · 2:03 · Indexed 27 October 2026

Channel: Al Jazeera English · 2014 · News & Politics

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In a tightly contested local government elections, Turkey's main opposition party, the Republican People's Party (CHP) is hoping to clinch Istanbul's top seat.  The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has been running the city for the past 20 years.  Incumbent mayor Kadir Topas is seeking a third term in office.  Al Jazeera's Omar Al Saleh reports from Istanbul.

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