CNN—Here’s a look at the life of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, current president and former prime minister of Turkey. Erdogan is considered a polarizing figure: supporters say he has improved the Turkish economy and introduced political reform. June 2011 – AKP wins by a wide margin in the parliamentary elections, securing a third term for Erdogan. During a joint news conference, Erdogan praises Trump’s electoral victory and vows to help the United States fight terrorism. February 7, 2023 – Erdogan declares a three-month state of emergency in 10 provinces following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6.
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