Rappler's latest stories on People's Democratic Party
2 die in political unrest ahead of Nigeria vote
The election delay has increased tensions between the ruling All Progressives Congress and the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, stoking fears of violence and rigging
Nigeria panel confirms elections will take place on February 23
'There won't be another postponement. The commission does not envisage there will be a postponement of the election scheduled for 9th March,' the Independent National Electoral Commission says
Nigerian president warns vote-riggers of 'ruthless' response
At an emergency meeting of his ruling All Progressives Congress party in Abuja, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari says he intends to make sure the rescheduled ballot proceeds without a hitch
Crunch time as Nigeria goes to the polls
A total of 73 candidates are on the ballot for Saturday, February 16 – the sixth election in 20 years since Nigeria returned to democracy after decades of military rule
Erdogan slams criticism of disputed Turkey poll
Showing no sign of pulling his punches Erdogan says Turkey could hold further referendums on its EU bid and re introducing the death penalty
Suicide car bombing kills 14 off-duty Turkish soldiers
The government says all signs so far suggests the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party PKK was behind the bombing in the city of Kayseri
Turkey jails Kurdish party leaders as attack kills 9
UPDATED A court in the southeastern city of Diyarbakir has remanded in custody Peoples Democratic Party co leaders Selahattin Demirtas and Figen Yuksekdag
EU expresses 'concern' over Turkey state of emergency
We call on Turkish authorities to respect under any circumstances the rule of law human rights and fundamental freedoms including the right of all individuals concerned to a fair trial
Turkey PM forms election government including pro-Kurdish party
The newly appointed cabinet will not have to undergo a vote of confidence in parliament as required in the constitution The president s approval is considered enough for interim governments
Nigeria votes in crunch presidential election
Results from both the presidential and parliamentary vote being held at the same time are expected within 48 hours of polls closing
India's ruling Hindu nationalists make Kashmir poll gains
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party BJP more than doubles its seats in the 87 member state parliament and is for the first time in with a real chance of being part of the next coalition government
