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Deniz Baykal Re-elected As Chairman Of CHP

Deniz Baykal is re-elected as the chairman of Turkey's main opposition CHP in the party’s 32nd convention on Saturday. Four other members of the party failed to find enough support to declare candidacy leaving Baykal alone in the contest.

Baykal, was first elected CHP’s leader in 1992. This was the tenth time he ran for the post.

Source: Hurriyet, Turkey, April 26, 2008

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