A third major party in Turkey has nominated a Jew as a candidate in the Parliamentary elections of May 2, it was announced today.
The Republican Nationalist Party has named Djemil Beraha, a financial expert who has served in several government departments. Previously, the Democratic and Republican Parties had each named one Jew.
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