In a surprising turn of events, Turkey's opposition secured a significant victory in the country's local elections on Sunday (31 March), dealing a severe blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party, the Justice and Development Party (AKP)
President Tayyip Erdogan vowed on Monday to correct any mistakes that led to his party's defeat in Turkey's local elections where the opposition capitalised on economic woes and alienated Islamist voters, casting uncertainty over his reform plans.Sunday's vote marked Erdogan and his AK Party's (AKP) worst defeat in more than 20 years in power, revitalising…