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Coverage dated October 7, 2026

Protests in major Turkish city after mayor defects to Erdogan party

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More than 1,000 protesters gathered in Turkish opposition stronghold Izmir on Wednesday, angered by the defection of the city's

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    More than 1,000 protesters gathered in Turkish opposition stronghold Izmir on Wednesday, angered by the defection of the city's

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