Prime Minister Erdogan wins the presidency in Turkey’s first direct election

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Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan became president in Turkey’s first direct presidential election.

The election resulted in a watershed vote in the country’s nearly 91-year history that will ensure the current prime minister remains at its helm for at least another five years.

CCTV America’s Michal Bardavid reports.

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Prime Minister wins presidency in Turkey's first direct election

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan became president in Turkey's first direct presidential election.

Director of the Turkey Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Bulent Aliriza joined CCTV America for more on this historic presidential election.

What's next for Turkey after its historic election?

Director of the Turkey Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Bulent Aliriza joined CCTV America for more on this historic presidential election.

Report compiled with information from The Associated Press.