International officials who are monitoring the election said it took place on a, quote, " unlevel playing field" and that it fell short of a truly Democratic vote.

正在监督选举的国际官员表示，选举是在一个“不公平的竞争环境” 上进行的，没有达到真正的民主党投票。

Observers from the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe reported that the election was well run, but that media bias and restrictions on freedom of expression " created an unlevel playing field" in favour of Mr Erdogan.

欧洲安全与合作组织的观察员报告称，选举进展顺利，但媒体偏见与言论自由限制“创造了一个有利于埃尔多安的不公平竞争环境”。