Turkish President Recep Erdogan's AKP party won a majority in Turkey's parliament today (November 1, 2015), securing re-election for Erdogan, according to the Washington Examiner website.
Erdogan is a controversial figure in the Middle East and Europe for his vehement opposition to a Kurdish state. Some critics claim that he focuses more on killing Kurds than he does on eradicating the Islamic State (IS), which operates in Syria near its border with Turkey.
Critics also charge that he has a poor record on human rights and a wavering commitment to a free press in Turkey, all while affording himself a lavish lifestyle at public expense.
Nonetheless, Erdogan remains popular in Turkey with his party not only winning re-election and a plurality of seats, but also expanding his hold on power today with an AKP absolute majority.
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