Turkey’s opposition unveils plans to defeat Erdogan
By DW
04 February 2023 |
2:07 pm
A six-party coalition in Turkey aim to go against the block lead by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and undo his two-decade legacy, including reducing the president's powers.
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