BBC: Turkey referendum: Erdogan camp set to win after most votes counted

[TomSea]

Turkey referendum: Erdogan camp set to win after most votes counted

Turks have voted to grant President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers in a referendum, partial official results indicate.

With more than four-fifths of ballots counted, "Yes" was on about 54% and "No" on about 46%.

Erdogan supporters say replacing the parliamentary system with an executive presidency would modernise the country.

Opponents have attacked a decision to accept unstamped ballot papers as valid unless proven otherwise.

A "Yes" vote could also see Mr Erdogan remain in office until 2029.

Continued: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39612562

[EC]

Well, Turkey, say hello to your new Sultan.

Ataturk has reached 30,000 rpm.

[TomSea]

Middle East Eye reports:

Turkey endorses super presidency in cliff-hanger referendum #TurkeyChooses

About 51.2 percent voted in favour of constitutional amendments that will vastly expand presidential powers, local media reported

http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkey-endorses-super-presidency-cliff-hanger-referendum-1522028210

51.2%, that's really close.

Three people were shot dead near a polling station in the south-eastern province of Diyarbakir, reportedly during a dispute over how they were voting.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39612562

I thought the referendum would win and perhaps there will be some rioting or unrest.