Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was seen slapping a young boy on stage for hesitating to kiss his hand at a public event in Rize province, a video of which has since gone viral. The event, held on July 27, marked the opening of houses rebuilt under the government's urban transformation program and saw Erdogan extending his hand to two boys as a traditional gesture of respect. When one boy hesitated, Erdogan slapped him, prompting the child to kiss his hand then and the president handed him money. The footage has sparked widespread debate online. Turkey: Setback for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as Opposition Secures Major Victories in Local Elections.

Turkey's President Slaps Boy for Not Kissing His Hand

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