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Erdogan Declares Emergency in Which He Can Rule by Decree...

• https://mishtalk.com, by mishgea

Erdogan's move towards dictatorial powers is nearly complete with a State of Emergency Declaration that will allow him to rule by decree.

"Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced three months of emergency rule late on Wednesday, saying the country remained under threat even as his government has arrested, detained or suspended almost 60,000 people it suspects of complicity in Friday's failed coup.

"The declaration of a state of emergency is to protect [democratic] values," Mr Erdogan said, speaking after a meeting lasting several hours with his National Security Council and cabinet.

Turkey's constitution allows Mr Erdogan's cabinet to issue decrees under the state of emergency that take immediate effect and are not subject to review by the constitutional court.


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