Turkish Kurds may hold the key to Erdogan's political fate. In Turkey's upcoming election, the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) has emerged as a potential kingmaker, playing a decisive role that could tip the balance against two-decade ruler Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The HDP announced last month that it would not put forward its own presidential candidate, allowing supporters to vote for Erdogan's main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu. This move has been seen as a strategic decision by analysts, who believe it will allow the HDP's influence to be felt without creating controversy.
Erdogan and the HDP have a complicated history, with tensions rising in recent years over issues such as Kurdish rights and security concerns. The Turkish president had cracked down on the HDP after it began chipping away at his voter base, with its former leader Selahattin Demirtas currently serving time for alleged ties to the militant Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).
The HDP's decision not to field a candidate has been seen as a turning point in Turkish politics, with analysts warning that Erdogan's hold on power could be at stake. The party's co-chairs have vowed to play their role "wisely" and avoid a "contaminated political climate."
Turkey's Kurds are the country's largest minority group, making up around 15-20% of the population. The HDP's position as a major Kurdish voice has made it a key player in Turkish politics, with its influence potentially determining the outcome of next month's election.
If Erdogan wins the election, analysts warn that the HDP could face potential closure by a court for suspected ties to the PKK. However, if the opposition is seen to be allying with the HDP, Erdogan's AK Party may use its media influence to discredit them as being pro-PKK.
The HDP has been critical of Erdogan and his policies on Kurdish issues, and its support for Kilicdaroglu could provide a significant boost to the opposition candidate. However, it remains unclear whether the party will endorse Kilicdaroglu or not.
A recent development in the Middle East has also caught attention, with China and Brazil agreeing to ditch the US dollar as an intermediary in trade. This move has been seen as a challenge to US economic dominance, but its impact on global markets is still uncertain.
In other news, two women were arrested in Iran for failing to wear the hijab in public after being attacked by a man who threw yogurt at them. The incident highlights tensions between Iran's government and its citizens over issues such as human rights and freedom of expression.
The latest tweet of the day comes from IRNA News Agency, which shared a meme celebrating China and Brazil's decision to ditch the US dollar. However, the meme was met with ridicule on Twitter, highlighting the ongoing skepticism about this move among many observers.
The HDP announced last month that it would not put forward its own presidential candidate, allowing supporters to vote for Erdogan's main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu. This move has been seen as a strategic decision by analysts, who believe it will allow the HDP's influence to be felt without creating controversy.
Erdogan and the HDP have a complicated history, with tensions rising in recent years over issues such as Kurdish rights and security concerns. The Turkish president had cracked down on the HDP after it began chipping away at his voter base, with its former leader Selahattin Demirtas currently serving time for alleged ties to the militant Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).
The HDP's decision not to field a candidate has been seen as a turning point in Turkish politics, with analysts warning that Erdogan's hold on power could be at stake. The party's co-chairs have vowed to play their role "wisely" and avoid a "contaminated political climate."
Turkey's Kurds are the country's largest minority group, making up around 15-20% of the population. The HDP's position as a major Kurdish voice has made it a key player in Turkish politics, with its influence potentially determining the outcome of next month's election.
If Erdogan wins the election, analysts warn that the HDP could face potential closure by a court for suspected ties to the PKK. However, if the opposition is seen to be allying with the HDP, Erdogan's AK Party may use its media influence to discredit them as being pro-PKK.
The HDP has been critical of Erdogan and his policies on Kurdish issues, and its support for Kilicdaroglu could provide a significant boost to the opposition candidate. However, it remains unclear whether the party will endorse Kilicdaroglu or not.
A recent development in the Middle East has also caught attention, with China and Brazil agreeing to ditch the US dollar as an intermediary in trade. This move has been seen as a challenge to US economic dominance, but its impact on global markets is still uncertain.
In other news, two women were arrested in Iran for failing to wear the hijab in public after being attacked by a man who threw yogurt at them. The incident highlights tensions between Iran's government and its citizens over issues such as human rights and freedom of expression.
The latest tweet of the day comes from IRNA News Agency, which shared a meme celebrating China and Brazil's decision to ditch the US dollar. However, the meme was met with ridicule on Twitter, highlighting the ongoing skepticism about this move among many observers.
Erdogan's grip on power is literally being threatened by the pro-kurdish HDP 
it's like they're playing a game of chess and everyone else is just watching from the sidelines 
but seriously, the way the HDP has decided to support Kemal Kilicdaroglu without fielding its own candidate is pure genius 
it's all about strategy and avoiding controversy 
it's only now that the HDP has come into play that people are starting to take notice 
and if he wins, the HDP could face some serious backlash 
but let's not forget about China and Brazil ditching the US dollar 
it's like they're trying to shake things up in the global economy 
standing up for what you believe in takes courage and I salute them 
oh man, i can feel the tension in turkey right now 
if they don't field a candidate but instead support kilicdaroglu it could definitely shift the balance of power against erdogan 
and it's crazy how the situation with the kurdish minority is so complicated 
Erdogan's fate is in the hands of his Kurdish friends 
. The HDP's decision to not field a candidate is like me choosing between pizza and pasta - I'm just gonna eat both, but without the controversy 
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. The HDP's decision not to run a candidate themselves but supporting Kilicdaroglu as the opposition candidate could totally make or break their chances 
. It's also wild that China and Brazil ditched the US dollar, I mean who knew they were doing that? 
. Either way, this election is gonna be super close and I'm watching it with bated breath 
Erdogan and the HDP have a pretty complicated history, but this move from the HDP is being seen as a smart strategic decision to avoid controversy. Turkey's Kurds make up like 15-20% of the population, so they're a major player in Turkish politics. The opposition is hoping the HDP will back Kilicdaroglu, which could give him a huge boost... but it's still unclear if that's gonna happen. Meanwhile, China and Brazil ditching the US dollar as an intermediary in trade is causing some waves in global markets... 
. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out, especially with the potential closure of the HDP for suspected ties to the PKK 
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. I mean, the guy's been in power for like 20 years, but if the opposition can come together and show some unity, he might just lose it 
they're the key to unlocking his political power and i think it's kinda cool that the HDP is playing a big role in this election - I mean, who would've thought that a pro-Kurdish party would be able to influence the outcome like this? 
It'll be like a big weight has been lifted off his shoulders, right? 
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. If they're playing it "wisely" as they claim, it's probably because they know they can't take on Erdogan directly and risk being shut down like Demirtas 
. The opposition party will never win without the HDP's backing, so Erdogan's got a free pass 
. This whole thing is just an illusion of democracy in Turkey... 
hdp's decision not to run a candidate could be a game changer 
wonder what would happen if kilicdaroglu wins tho