Erdogan Warns Supporters Against ‘Treason’ to Ruling Party
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned party members not to commit “treason” against the ruling AK Party amid speculation that former allies are preparing a breakaway movement that could threaten his 16-year-rule.
Pro-government media have been speculating that ex-President Abdullah Gul, former Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan and onetime Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu -- all pushed out of government -- are pondering forming a new party after March local elections.