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'They see us as terrorists': Election brings anger, fear for Turkey's Kurds

Emre, a Kurdish resident in the town of Pazarcik, Turkey.
Emre, a Kurdish resident in the town of Pazarcik, Turkey. © Sam Ball / France 24

From predominantly Kurdish towns in the earthquake-hit south to the multicultural metropolis of Istanbul, Turkey's Kurds say discrimination and repression are part of their daily lives – and fear that another victory for Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the country's upcoming elections will mean more of the same.

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