Turkey Goes To The Polls On Sunday To Vote On Expanding The Powers Of President Erdogan

BBC: Turkey referendum: Campaigning ends ahead of landmark vote

The final day of campaigning in Turkey has ended ahead of a referendum on whether to grant sweeping new powers to the president.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking to replace the parliamentary system with an executive presidency.

Approval could see him stay in office until 2029.

Supporters say a "yes" vote would streamline and modernise the country; opponents fear the move would lead to increasingly authoritarian rule.

If the referendum vote falls in Mr Erdogan's favour, it would give him vastly enhanced powers to appoint cabinet ministers, issue decrees, choose senior judges and dissolve parliament.

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Analysis: Turkey Faces Lose-Lose Choice in Referendum -- Paul Alexander, VOA

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