In Turkey, half the country is celebrating, the other half is devastated. Because Turkey has voted Yes in a referendum that will see the country swap its parliamentary system of governance for a presidential one.
As a result, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be given sweeping new powers.
With the changes, the president will be able to appoint cabinet members, issues decrees, choose senior judges and dissolve parliament. The new system will also abolish the prime minister’s office and place power under the control of the president.
The results of the referendum have sparked heated debate, with some analysts claiming the move would cause further divisions in Turkish society.
The Supreme Election Committee is expected to deliver the official results in about 11 days after reviewing all objections.
