Sadi Güven
Turkey's Supreme Election Council elects new head
Muharrem Akkaya took over as president of Turkey's Supreme Election Council (YSK).
His predecessor Sadi Given retired after serving the YSK for seven years.
Akkaya received eight out of 11 votes of the board in a secret ballot.
He will serve his term until January 2023.
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