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Turkish justice minister says voting continues smoothly

Abdulhamit Gul says no disruption reported in election process

Fatih Hafız Mehmet  | 24.06.2018 - Update : 24.06.2018
Turkish justice minister says voting continues smoothly Turkish Justice Minister Abdulhamit Gul

Ankara

By Kerem Kocalar

GAZIANTEP, Turkey

Turkey's justice minister said on Sunday that voting continues peacefully across the country.

Speaking to reporters after casting his vote in southern Gaziantep province, Abdulhamit Gul said he hoped the election results contribute to stability and peace in the country.

"Till now, we have not received any information regarding any disruption in the elections. Everybody is casting their votes in peace," Gul said.

Turkish voters are casting their votes in presidential and parliamentary elections.

Voting started at 8.00 a.m. local time (0500GMT) and will continue through 5.00 p.m. local time (1400GMT).

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