Turkish President Erdogan Claims Victory Over Referendum That Greatly Expands His Powers
Apr 17, 2017, 11:16 AM
(ISTANBUL) —Voters in Turkey's landmark referendum Sunday appeared to approve constitutional changes that will greatly expand the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to near-complete results carried by Turkey's official news agency.
Opposition figures, however, vowed to challenge many of the ballots in the tight race.