Erdogan’s rival Kilicdaroglu breaks taboo by talking about being an Alevi

Source:al Monitor Date:21Apr2023

The opposition Duvar news site called it a “historic speech”.

“Incredibly courageous video by opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu talking about being Alevi — almost breaking a political taboo in Turkey,” Brookings Institution visiting fellow Asli Aydintasbas said on Twitter.

Saadet, a small Islamic-rooted party that broke ranks with Erdogan and joined Kilicdaroglu’s opposition alliance, also tweeted its support.

“We can put an end to this distorted order by choosing morality, justice, fairness and sincerity over polarisation, marginalisation and identity politics,” Saadet said above a repost of Kilicdaroglu’s address.

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