Asked by Michael Hoffman on May 08, 2024

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In what nation did Recep Erdoğan institute repressive measures meant to ensure he held absolute power after a failed coup d'état by the army?

A) Hungary
B) Russia
C) Romania
D) Poland
E) Turkey

Recep Erdoğan

Turkish politician serving as the President of Turkey since 2014, previously serving as Prime Minister from 2003 to 2014 and Mayor of Istanbul from 1994 to 1998.

Coup d'état

A sudden and decisive action in politics, especially one resulting in a change of government illegally or by force.

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Karan PreetMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Recep Erdoğan instituted repressive measures in Turkey after a failed coup d'état by the army in 2016, in order to consolidate his hold on power and suppress dissent. These measures included widespread arrests, purges of the military and judiciary, and the erosion of civil liberties and the freedom of the press.