Just a few years ago, they could have more decisive power. Despite their agitations/ provocations, I believe they will not be able to change the election results in Istanbul- but still, who knows?- Instead, opposition parties may take back some places. However, I am anxious about Muş. There seem to be some fishy incidents happening there. The city is heavily under security forces’ control…
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