Erdogan backs re-run of Istanbul vote after 'organized corruption'
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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that March’s Istanbul election was marred by “organized corruption” and illegality, and that the decision to re-run the vote was an important step towards strengthening democracy.