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Izmir's Republic Square cordoned off in preparations for rallies in support of Turkey's President Erdogan and the constitutional amendments. (Facebook)

April 10th, 2017 - 11:31 GMT

The countdown begins: Turks brace themselves for rallies ahead of referendum

So far, opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu was pushed off a state TV broadcast, opposition election vans were impounded, and Erdogan's supporters are being bussed into cities for rallies.

This photo taken on December 26, 2013, shows Turkish prosecutor Muammer Akkas as he walks out from a courthouse in Istanbul. [AFP]

December 26th, 2013 - 09:10 GMT

Prosecutor: Turkish corruption probe blocked

Ousted Egyptian President Morsi's supporters demonstrate against the current Egyptian government in front of the Egyptian embassy in Ankara on November 22, 2013.

November 23rd, 2013 - 12:31 GMT

Egypt expels Turkish ambassador

Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) MP Gulay Samanci (R) is greeted as she attends a general assembly meeting wearing a headscarf at the Turkish Parliament in Ankara. (Image credit: AFP)

November 2nd, 2013 - 05:13 GMT

Turkey lifts ban on headscarves in Parliament

A supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood and Egypt's ousted president Mohamed Morsi gestures during clashes with police in Cairo (AFP/MOSAAB EL-SHAMY)

August 15th, 2013 - 09:15 GMT

Egypt death toll rises to 300

A composite of two undated file pictures obtained from the Turkish Ihlas news agency shows Turkish Airlines pilot Murat Akpinar (R) and his co-pilot Murat Agca, kidnapped on August 9, 2013 in Beirut. (IHLAS NEWS AGENCY / IHA / AFP)

August 9th, 2013 - 05:16 GMT

Turkish pilots kidnapped in Beirut prompts Turkish gov't warning

"We have our Istanbul rally tomorrow. I say it clearly: Taksim Square must be evacuated, otherwise this country's security forces know how to evacuate it," Erdogan said prior to using police force.

June 16th, 2013 - 05:43 GMT

Protesters vomit, flee after being hit hard by Turkish security forces

Prime Minister Erdogan

July 21st, 2012 - 06:11 GMT

Turkish PM declares war on media critics

Helicopter

June 24th, 2012 - 06:35 GMT

More than 200 dead in Syria over the weekend

New PM Hijab

June 23rd, 2012 - 12:05 GMT

Syria: New cabinet, more deaths as well as threats from Turkey

Crown Prince Nayef

June 17th, 2012 - 03:49 GMT

Prince Salman expected to be named as new Saudi CP

Turkish army

October 19th, 2011 - 03:53 GMT

Turkish military operation inside Iraq following deadly Kurdish attack

Gul

September 20th, 2010 - 04:10 GMT

Turkish president will not meet Peres in NY