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Published on 16 Apr 2017
Turkey's Erdogan hails referendum victory
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has claimed victory in a referendum to amend Turkey's constitution and grant the country's presidential office sweeping new powers.
The main opposition party is demanding a partial vote recount, citing "irregularities".
Under the new executive presidency, the leader will be able to dissolve parliament, appoint cabinet ministers, issue decrees and choose senior judges.
Al Jazeera's Jamal Elshayyal reports from Ankara.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has claimed victory in a referendum to amend Turkey's constitution and grant the country's presidential office sweeping new powers.
The main opposition party is demanding a partial vote recount, citing "irregularities".
Under the new executive presidency, the leader will be able to dissolve parliament, appoint cabinet ministers, issue decrees and choose senior judges.
Al Jazeera's Jamal Elshayyal reports from Ankara.
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