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Turkey: Erdogan to run in first direct presidential election 2 juillet 2014

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Expert Comment (Real Instituto Elcano de Estudios Internacionales y Estratégicos) 45/2014, 2/7/2014

William Chislett *

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey’s prime minister for the last 11 years and an increasingly authoritarian and polarising figure, will, as expected, run in the country’s first direct election for the presidency on 10 August. (suite…)

Erdogan en route pour la présidence turque 2 juillet 2014

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Le Figaro (France) no. 21742, mercredi 2 juillet 2014, p. 6

Laure Marchand, Istanbul

Le premier ministre islamo-conservateur, donné grand vainqueur de l’élection prévue en août, entend mettre un terme à l’époque des « présidents neutres » . (suite…)

Turkish Premier Runs for President, an Office He Has Plans to Strengthen 2 juillet 2014

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The New York Times (USA) Wednesday, July 2, 2014, p. 10

by Tim Arango And Ceylan Yeginsu

Istanbul — Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Tuesday that he would run for Turkey’s presidency in elections next month, a move that is likely to position him as the country’s dominant political figure for years to come. (suite…)

Water becomes a weapon in Iraq war 2 juillet 2014

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The Guardian (UK)  July 2, 2014, p. 23

John Vidal

All sides in conflict use crucial resource tactically. Control of Haditha dam could paralyse country. (suite…)

Kurdish President: Conditions Favorable for Independence 2 juillet 2014

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Voice of America News (USA) Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Mia Bush

As Iraq’s attempts at building a new government failed on Tuesday, Kurdish President Massoud Barzani said he would push for a referendum on independence for Kurdistan. (suite…)