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PM Yildirim delivers victory speech after 99% of votes counted

Turkish prime minister Binali Yildirim delivered a victory speech from the balcony of the ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) headquarters in Ankara. 

“Those who haven’t heard, hear; those who don’t know, learn we are one nation and siblings," said Yildirm to a huge crowd of supporters.
 
Unofficial results show yes has won at 51.3% with 99% of the ballot boxes opened. 
 
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim on 16 April (Reuters)
 
"I thank all citizens who turned out in numbers and made their choice,” added Yildirim.
 
“In our democratic history we have opened a new page with this vote."
 
"Thank you Turkey, thank you my dear nation. A special thanks and greetings to our founding chairman and leader Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan.”