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The Justice and Development Party is Turkey's largest political party. It was forged in 2001 by the merger of several conservative, Islamist and nationalist parties.The party is led by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen is pictured at his residence in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania in this December 28, 2004

Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen is pictured at his residence in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania in this December 28, 2004

Turkey's Fethullah Gulen: A cleric with political clout

Turkey's Fethullah Gulen: A cleric with political clout

Gulen, a former ally of the Turkish president turned archenemy who died Sunday, had been living in US exile since 1999.

Bulent Mumay poses in his home in Istanbul, looking out a window

Bulent Mumay poses in his home in Istanbul, looking out a window

EU lawmakers urge Turkey to clear DW journalist Bulent Mumay

EU lawmakers urge Turkey to clear DW journalist Bulent Mumay

Veteran reporter Bulent Mumay refuses to live in fear, but a suspended jail sentence means he must watch his back.

A YouTube screenshot reading 'Seriat? (Sharia?) Diamond Tema vs Asrin Tok' and featuring head shots of two young men

A YouTube screenshot reading 'Seriat? (Sharia?) Diamond Tema vs Asrin Tok' and featuring head shots of two young men

Turkey: a democratic future or Sharia?

Turkey: a democratic future or Sharia?

Diamond Tema has received millions of death threats since a video debate on Sharia law was uplaoded.

Two women hold signs with pictures of men, they also hold red carnations

Two women hold signs with pictures of men, they also hold red carnations

Turkey: 'Saturday Mothers' protest forced disappearances

Turkey: 'Saturday Mothers' protest forced disappearances

Every week, a group known as the "Saturday Mothers" gathers in Istanbul demanding justice for their loved ones

Turkey's streets are filled with people celebrating after the opposition's victory.

Turkey's streets are filled with people celebrating after the opposition's victory.

Does Erdogan's defeat signal hope for Turkish diaspora?

Does Erdogan's defeat signal hope for Turkish diaspora?

The recent electoral defeat for the president's party has sparked renewed optimism among the Turkish diaspora.

Istanbul's mayor and main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) candidate Ekrem Imamoglu waves in front of supporters

Istanbul's mayor and main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) candidate Ekrem Imamoglu waves in front of supporters

'Turning point' for Erdogan's Turkey: How the opposition won

'Turning point' for Erdogan's Turkey: How the opposition won

Turkey's economic woes are why so many voters turned against long-sitting President Erdogan, experts say.

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Recep Tayyip Erdogan greets the crowd with a wave at his party's campaign rally

Recep Tayyip Erdogan greets the crowd with a wave at his party's campaign rally

Erdogan's farewell? Turkey's leader hints at retirement

Ahead of local elections, Turkey's president has said he is retiring from politics. Will he actually go through with it?

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, photographed from behind, standing at a podium on stage in front of a large hall full of people.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, photographed from behind, standing at a podium on stage in front of a large hall full of people.

Turkey: Internet censorship before local elections

Local elections will be held in Turkey on March 31. In the run-up, Internet censorship has been tightened still further.

People walk past collapsed buildings in Hatay, Turkey

People walk past collapsed buildings in Hatay, Turkey

Turks blame government negligence for quake devastation

Many grieving Turks are asking why more wasn't done to prepare for the inevitable. DW spoke with some of the survivors.

Netflix cancels production in Turkey after gay row

Netflix has decided to cancel a new series in Turkey — over a gay character. There may be further trouble in store.

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