Protests as Turkey debates on new Erdogan presidential powers

AFP English 2017-01-09

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Turkey's parliament has begun debating a controversial new draft constitution aimed at expanding the powers of the presidency under Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which is expected to be put to a referendum by the spring. The move has sparked demonstrations by protesters who are concerned that it "takes away people's sovereignty".

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