U.S. has 'concerns' about Turkey holding fair vote under state of emergency
WASHINGTON - The United States said on Thursday it had concerns about Turkey@@@s ability to hold free and fair elections given the ongoing state of emergency, a day after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called for a snap vote on June 24."During a state of emergency, it would be difficult to hold a completely free, fair and transparent election in a manner that@@@s consistent with ... Turkish law and also Turkey@@@s international obligations," State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert told a briefing, noting Turkey has been under a state of emergency for nearly two years following a July 2016 coup bid."We have concerns about their ability to hold it during this type of state of emergency," Nauert said.ByREUTERS06/08/2025 07:57 AMByREUTERS06/08/2025 05:36 AMByMAARIV06/07/2025 02:33 PMByWALLA!06/07/2025 11:18 AMByREUTERS06/07/2025 03:25 AM
