Turkey's Erdogan Sworn in for Third Term as President.

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Source: Al-Monitor
Turkey's Erdogan Sworn in for Third Term as President.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be inaugurated for a new term on Monday, with his AK Party holding a majority in parliament and the opposition divided. Erdogan is expected to announce his new cabinet, which may include his son-in-law as finance minister. The opposition has criticized the election process and the new presidential system, which grants Erdogan sweeping powers. Protests are expected during the inauguration ceremony.

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