Claiming victory, Turkey's Erdogan says may take death penalty to referendum
Such a move would spell the end of Turkey`s accession talks with the European Union.
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Ankara: President Tayyip Erdogan told crowds of flag-waving supporters on Sunday that Turkey could hold another referendum on reinstating the death penalty, as he claimed victory in a vote that will hand him sweeping new powers.
Erdogan also said votes in favour of constitutional changes to replace Turkey`s parliamentary system with an executive presidency stood at 51.5 percent. He said everyone should respect the nation`s decision, and added Turkey would "shift gears" in the coming period.
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