Basically supported by Kurdish votes, a very good candidate who unfortunately has not much chance. Probably, he will get the 3rd position. As a person and politician, I believe he will remain to be a significant politician though…
HDP announces co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş as presidential candidate
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The Voice of Russia
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Hurriyet Daily News
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Erdogan warns on air strikes against Isis
FT.com – World, Europe
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