Erdogan cancels election rallies: Turkish president 'resting at home' after stomach bug

Three weeks out in a tight Turkish election race and the incumbent's having to hit pause. A stomach flu blamed for Recep Tayep Erdogan scrapping three campaign stops in the Anatolian heartland this Wednesday. On Tuesday evening, the 69-year old Erdogan had to interrupt a television interview for 30 minutes before returning to the set. FRANCE 24's correspondent Jasper Mortimer in Ankara tells us more.
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[@mirola73]

From serious cold, to stomach bug, to poisoned, all those are VERY different.

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

One can only hope president Gargamel, will loose the elections, and Turkey will return to a sate of civility.

[@alegherzel1624]

you are absolutely right bro

[@peabase]

Is that how you smurf Erdogan... I mean, _call_ Erdogan in the Netherlands? Priceless.

[@kerempohrenkci6969]

I hope as a Turk I want this too

[@tkcem4438]

@@kerempohrenkci6969 you cant be a turk if you want the elected president to lose unfairly, you fool

[@abdelmalekbeo7576]

It's Lord and King Tayyib Erdogan to you half witt. In the other hand, Turkey has freed itself from restriction imposed upon by the West. Not you or your kind can stop it. What's coming is gona make you even madder. So go ahead eat yourself inside out.

[@johndee56]

To those talking bad about Erdogan:::: You have been poisoned by your local medias. Erdogan is one of the best leaders for Turkey. He has been elected by free Turkish people many times. You guys should deal with your own leaders not ours...Period

[@gribbler8680]

He will not be elected again. His time is up.

[@gribbler8680]

You do realise he controls the majority of the media in Turkey. He controls what is been said about him. Do you think those in Turkey who watch Turkish media are getting the true picture of what is happening? I am concerned about Turkey as a foreigner because my friends and family are from there. He has caused the economic problems that have left so many ordinary Turks struggling to survive.

[@abdishakur1942]

France is praying for Erdogan to loose, so Turkey will be a client state that listens their wishes with good ears 👂.

[@ooppheeliaaaa5611]

Turkey is already a client state that listens wishes of europe thanks to him did u know that erdogan is the only president of turkey who got an honor medal from israel now think about that

[@firecracker.]

He needs to be held accountable for the mess he has created for the last two decades.

[@Leoninety]

What have you been smoking lad? Accountable to what exactly? The greatest mess that they put them selves in to is America, and part of some of the European countries. Stop feeding your self with left/woke news.

[@johndee56]

Who the heck are you to say that ? There is no mess in Turkey. You should question your own leaders , not ours...

[@utku_baloglu]

@@johndee56 there is huge mess in turkey shut the f**k up

[@blackpanthar906]

Europe and US needs to be held accoutable for the mess they have created in eastern Europe, first support for coup in Turkey then Ukriane war not to mention supporting terrorism YPG/PKK.

[@StraightShot93]

Erdogani sadece biz türk milleti yargiliyabiliriz. Siz önce kendi kanli ellerinizi temizleyin.

[@dennislindqvist8443]

Is that stomach bug called novichok?

[@russiandrivers9986]

Erdogone

[@danny86x]

😂😂

[@dzhoshkunmahmudov6690]

ME4TAI PIDORAS

[@mikecartermulcy]

Erdrogan's only success- getting on Wheel of Fortune & buying an "I"! D'oh! He stole that too...

[@zs2302]

That was no "stomach bug", that was a glitch triggered by a specific word. His whole personality changes. He goes from using a weaker, more timid voice to a stronger one.

[@user-so8nc4br7z]

Freedom to Kurdistan

[@sean87arnaout]

Hopefully it can be a peaceful transfer of power in Turkey 🇹🇷, InshAllah.

[@LanaW123]

Did he have tea with putin???))

[@123jac]

dying

[@johnrogan9420]

Michael Flynn rushing a gallon of peptol bismol to cure his benefactor pm Erdogan.

[@jjreddick377]

Putin tried to get him

[@sean87arnaout]

I am happy for whoever wins the election in Turkey 🇹🇷, whether it be Erdogan or Kilicdaroglu. Hopefully they can do a lot of good for the people of Turkey 🇹🇷, InshAllah.

[@adrianhudek9111]

He is looking bad,should give up politics and give chance to someone more peacefull

[@Sob3r777]

He can't because he and his comrades stole too much. If he rests Türkiye is coming to collect it soon.👍🤝✍️

[@aj3314]

He should rest, and the opposition leader that is 6 y/older than him should come? 😅😅😅

[@cavidsalahov7308]

ha ha dream it

[@lokiraconu8958]

peacefull lol you can't be peacefull if you have land and border in middle east.

[@samsonsoturian6013]

Takes calling in sick to a new level. Assuming he is sick

[@williamrosier5558]

When you shake hands with purine what do expect. Stay out of tall buildings

[@ykt729]

Kilicdaroglu doesn’t has a any chance 😂

[@user-rq8us6dz9d]

This owner respect everywhere you give to the one you love of course I am unable to reset type Erdogan in the next election give respect again your wish is your honor asin kind and merciful 😢😢😢

[@ASK-hy3vn]

I once thought he was a robot😂😂😂😂

[@collinsoconnor5843]

Endor1 should not worry. If he dies, Endor2 will take over as President of 🦃

[@karengrigoryan9810]

Էրդողանը ցռեց ․․․

[@hasancetinkayali]

Aksine daha da güçlendi 🇹🇷

[@justwatch2824]

He's probably the hardest working president in Türkiye's history. It's normal for him to get sick. He's good now so don't worry (or don't be so happy lol) 😌👍🏻

[@Darkknight-st5md]

cost of living crisis is high us,uk ,europe also.then why not you told them..because you got money to make propaganda about turkish economy..Actually this is rule of Western country if any country president or prime minister ruled out of country leader ship then make more more propaganda so that the opposition can win the election. But inshallah this time their provocation will failed and erdogan will the election and make turkey more strong

[@fuckyou_youtube]

Not a very coherent message

[@romanpotishnyy]

It’s time to rest Erdogan! Freedom to Turkey 🇹🇷! ❤Good news

[@blackpanthar906]

Turkey is free. Free from European imperialism.

[@ham_topy7195]

You will be sad after 16

[@errarehumanumest3810]

No wonder - after been for 21 long years in power, eventually the human body becomes tired and worn out, and defects start to happen. His body can't shout much clearer and louder for a need for change. It is time for a change in leadership, and time for Mr. Erdogan to rest and enjoy the remainder of his life with his family.

[@sugaliciouskookiearmysuniv4286]

This men isss working every day early in morning till midnight okey sooo please respect him so love and support for him I will always will support him 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🤲🏼🤲🏼 I will never vote for Kemal kilictaroglu why because he is working with the terorist I hope erdogan is going to winnn we need to winnn

[@beyourself8912]

Tamarind is a good agent to ease stomach disorder, Amen

[@First-Last_name]

I really hope Erdogen is out and a level headed Diplomat is in. We could all use a friend in Turkey not a wild card playing all sides.

[@Aeronaut1975]

I'm hearing reports that it was a heart attack, and not a "stomach bug". Time will tell...

[@classics39]

You are just rather naive about "friends" in (international) politics. You'll find yourself in hot water soon. Maybe you didn't get it......the US blew up Germany 's and Russia's pipeline.

[@adekausa2406]

In politics there are not friends,there are only interests.

[@mirola73]

The guy's an autocrat wearing a democratic cloak.

[@First-Last_name]

@@adekausa2406 spoken like somebody with no friends.

[@ykt729]

He has stomach flu and worked 17 hours these day. He will be Turkiye ‘s president again.❤

[@gribbler8680]

He will be gone from office soon.

[@marktwine7182]

We will not vote him

[@firecracker.]

He will be fired by the Turks on 5/14. I can't wait to see his departure and I'm not the only one. No more dictatorship! Enough is enough.

[@HmmM-wn1dx]

Corruption is not easy to defend, he is working for his future. No pity from us.

[@cavidsalahov7308]

@@marktwine7182 you wont because you are not turk

[@eftal4810]

Erdogan never again

[@gretchen744]

Satki gna. Takank

[@blackpanthar906]

May Allah give him health. Our prayers are with him. Brave defender of Turkiye.💚

[@gribbler8680]

His health is poor. 20 years as leader. It's time he left gracefully.

[@blackpanthar906]

@@gribbler8680 Get read to cry soy boy

[@johanandersson4687]

RIP

[@gee8883]

He literally said farewell and asked for forgiveness....poisoned or what ?

[@Puneetsuperstarrrrr930]

May almighty protect him

[@aslamhossaintalukder6932]

I love Erdogan from Pakistan

[@deesus1085]

😂😂😂😂 RIP

[@a.n.7761]

dont say this i love this man

[@ykt729]

I love him❤

[@noway6379]

GEBE R AMkkk

[@dzhoshkunmahmudov6690]

SENDE IBNE

[@struttux5156]

Don't mess with the swedish vikings

[@cavidsalahov7308]

swedish which allying with terrorests?

[@struttux5156]

@@cavidsalahov7308 No that would be Turkey.

[@Chris73619]

I wish Turkey would go outside of the dark ages in which was forced.

[@nimenea]

constantin barbu , a lingivstic historian that helped many countries to complete or give answers to their puzzles regarding their old manuscripts showed the whole world that romania is the only country that has manuscripts older than 2500 years. He showed on your language ,history and lingvistic history that romania is the oldest country. Now ,before orthodox christianity romania was pagan. One of the apostoles of Iisus Hristos ,named Andrei came 2023 years ago in romania and since then ,romania became orthodox. church of west ,catholics and Church of east ,orthodoxy ,were toghether for 1000 years but ,the church of west went in herezi and they put head of the church as pope. Orthodoxy did not accept that beacause head of church is Iisus Hristos. In 2016 they made ecumenical sinod for all other denominations(sects)along with catholics to unite with orthodoxy and have head the pope. Today orthodoxy is split in two : one is ecumenistic One the real and only true faith ,wich is for 2023 years ,wich still has Iisus Hristos as its head..vh.

[@felixmbandandayitabi4536]

Drunk?

[@nimenea]

@@felixmbandandayitabi4536 that is history lesson.

[@felixmbandandayitabi4536]

@@nimenea in a bar?

[@nimenea]

@@felixmbandandayitabi4536 you will remember what we spoken .

[@azeeznurudeenademola2224]

When your enemies admit that you have greater chance because you still maintain a great support from ur citizens…u are definitely doing well

[@B13.B13]

His supporters are the most ignorant citizens who graduated from elementary school barely. And some traitors who made big money because of him. This is a formal data, search.

[@AsimKhan-zh2jw]

May Allah Tayyib Erdoğan grant success may Allah protect Turkey people always

[@zs2302]

Which one do you want?

[@Andi_Doci]

This is one of the best people leading the world, if not the best!

[@Siranoxz]

That's debatable.. Because a lot of people want Erdogan gone to give room for new leadership and new direction for Turkey.

[@ham_topy7195]

​@Siranoxz that is not right you will see after 16th of this month alot of people love him

[@zs2302]

​@@ham_topy7195 you don't know the political situation in Turkey.

[@Goyim-phobic]

may Allah protect him

[@hasardkar]

Անգերեզման մնաս

[@mirac-qs5kj]

So did your grandfather once upon a time 😂

[@pilgergufy]

I hope he gets upgraded soon and Turkey will have a chance to move on !

[@russiandrivers9986]

What is better than Erdogan? Erdogone

[@hanifaabdi41]

Sad Zionist

[@husseinhasan9789]

He works for his pocket!

[@ham_topy7195]

😂

[@himelkhan6873]

I love erdogan from Bangladesh ❤❤❤

[@user-wi7fw5ce1v]

Erdogan❤allah

[@rifatfaisal6608]

Erdogan is very important for Turkiye and all muslim world🇹🇷🇹🇷❤️🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@samatarali5334]

Haters gonna hate long live Erdogan

[@cavidsalahov7308]

exactly

[@ikramulyousuf5075]

We love Erdogan, From Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇹🇷

[@B13.B13]

we dont love him, from Türkiye. TR

[@aniriraniheilang8961]

​​@@B13.B13 Hahaha nice answer, from Iran 🇮🇷

[@kerempohrenkci6969]

As a Turk I don't like him

[@aslmelek]

We dont love,from Turkey

[@danny86x]

​@@aniriraniheilang8961 nice answer too 😂, from Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹

[@a.n.7761]

erdogan ist der beste präsident