Turkey's Erdogan Set for Parliament Bid

World | February 3, 2003, Monday // 00:00

The leader of Turkey's governing party is to stand in a by-election in March, in a first step towards becoming prime minister. Recep Tayyip Erdogan will contest the seat in the south-eastern Siirt province on 9 March, his deputy announced on Monday. His Justice and Development (AK) Party swept to power in November, but Mr Erdogan himself was banned from standing because of a previous criminal conviction. His party has since changed the constitution, clearing the way for him to re-enter parliamentary politics.

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