Turkey Opposition Says Deference to Erdogan Slowed Quake Rescue
Collapsed buildings in Hatay, Turkey on Feb. 17.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s accumulation of political power hampered rescue efforts after last week’s deadly earthquakes, an opposition leader said, adding to criticism of the government’s handling of the crisis.