Turkey's President Erdogan calls snap election

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (AAP)

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Source: AAP

President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called snap elections for June 24, saying economic challenges and the war in Syria meant Turkey must switch quickly to the powerful executive presidency that goes into effect after the vote.



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