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Turkey's growing crisis
Abdullah Gul has withdrawn his candidacy for president after an opposition boycott.
Last Modified: 08 May 2007 10:39 GMT

Turkey's secularism row escalates

Abdullah Gul, the Turkish foreign minister, has withdrawn his candidacy for president after another opposition boycott foiled the second presidential vote.

Is this political monoeuvring on the part of Turkey's ruling AK party?

If so, what is its next move?

What will the military do next and who stands to profit from this crisis?

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