Turkish Prime minister Yildrim has declared vicktory for “YES” camp from unofficial results in the country’s referendum.
The prime minister assured supporters at a victory rally that the YES side is leading after a referendum that will give the President more powers.
The new system will replace Turkey’s parliamentary democracy with an all-powerful presidency and may see Erdogan in office until at least 2029.
The outcome will also shape Turkey’s strained relations with the European Union.
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Some 55 million people are eligible to vote at 167,140 polling stations across the nation. Turkish voters abroad have already cast their ballots.
But Opponents say it is a step towards greater authoritarianism.
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