President lost Istanbul, not his candidate, says journalist Murat Yetkin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Source: AAP

Opposition candidate defeated President Erdogan's ruling Justice and Development Party in Istanbul's mayoral election. However, what foes this victory mean for the opposition and Turkish politics? Istanbul-based journalist and political commentator Murat Yetkin talks to SBS Türkish about the behind the scenes developments concerning the issue.



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