Who is Kemal Kilicdaroglu, a leading challenger to Erdogan in Turkey's election?
Here is a look at the man expected to be the top challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 20-year rule in the May 14 Turkish election, and what sets him apart.
ISTANBUL, Turkey — There's a big election coming up in Turkey on May 14, one that could shape the trajectory of this NATO ally for years to come.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has led the country for 20 years, is asking voters to grant him another five years in office.
Three challengers are seeking to end his long tenure, but most observers agree the race will boil down to Erdogan vs. Kemal Kilicdaroglu, a candidate backed by six opposition parties.
The election comes as Turkey is grappling with and grieving and rebuilding from February's . Internationally, the country's trying to hold together a Ukraine grain export deal
