29 May 2023

Erdoğan wins Turkey Election

From Morning Report, 7:28 am on 29 May 2023
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks to the press during his visit to the southeastern Turkish city of Kahramanmaras, two days after a strong earthquake struck the region, on February 8, 2023. - Many have taken refuge from relentless aftershocks, cold rain and snow in mosques, schools and even bus shelters -- burning debris to try to stay warm, after the earthquake, which is the largest Turkey had seen since 1939. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks to the press during his visit to the southeastern Turkish city of Kahramanmaras. Photo: AFP

Turkey's incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has claimed victory in the country's historic run off presidential election.

Official results has him winning 52% of the vote.

Our Turkish correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Istanbul.