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Turkish opposition concedes election defeat

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After initially accusing the state media and the election commission of manipulating results, Turkey's opposition candidate Muharrem Ince (pictured) from the Republican People's Party conceded defeat in Sunday's presidential election and noted he accepts the results of the vote which saw President Recep Tayyip Erdogan re-elected.

However, Ince urged Erdogan to put an end to his "divisive rhetoric" and embrace the nation. The opposition leader also denied reports he received threats after the election results were announced.

Earlier, Erdogan declared victory in both the presidential and parliamentary elections as the secured over 50% of the votes and vowed to "confront terror groups" and improve Turkey's international reputation.

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