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In Turkey, a close vote after a long campaign
Turkey has voted "yes" in a referendum on constitutional change that will usher in a presidential system of governance. In the wake of a close vote, reactions were mixed.
In Turkey, a close vote after a long campaign
Sunday's referendum asked voters to decide on an 18-article reform package. (April 16, 2017) / TRT World and Agencies
By Staff Reporter
April 17, 2017

The "Yes" camp won a tightly contested referendum on Sunday with 51.4 percent of the vote. "No" received the support of 48.6 percent of the electorate.

The close vote generated mixed reactions from the leadership and from the people.

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