Al Jazeera: Ersin Tatar elected new Turkish Cypriot leader
Right-wing nationalist secures victory over incumbent Mustafa Akinci at runoff vote.
Right-wing nationalist Ersin Tatar has won a leadership runoff vote in the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
With all of the ballots counted, the Ankara-backed Tatar secured 51.74 percent of the vote on Sunday, ahead of the incumbent Mustafa Akinci, at 48.26 percent, according to official media.
Tatar had won 32.5 percent of the vote in last week’s first round, with Akinci closely following with 29.84 percent.
The TRNC is recognized as an independent state only by Turkey. Other countries consider it part of Cyprus. The island’s internationally-recognized government has its seat in the Greek Cypriot south and is a member of the European Union.
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WNU Editor: The vote was close .... Turkish Cypriot broadcaster BRT says with 100% of the votes counted, Ersin Tatar secured 51.74% of the vote compared to 48.26% for Mustafa Akinci. What does this mean? This will end any movement toward reconciliation between the Turk and Greeek communities on the island.
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