Erdogan’s Setback in Turkey’s Local Elections
In a historic electoral upset, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party (AKP) suffered a resounding defeat in Sunday’s local elections, marking a seismic shift in the country’s political landscape. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s decisive victory, alongside the Republican People’s Party (CHP) retaining control of Ankara and securing additional mayoral seats nationwide,…