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Thousands of Turkish protesters took to the street in a rally against the referendum result that will give President Erdogan sweeping new powers.
People raided their kitchen cupboards and banged pots and pans as a symbol of defiance against the result, which could mean Erdogan will remain in power until 2029.
Others held yellow banners in the air as they shouted 'Thief, murderer, Erdogan'.
51.3 per cent voted for giving Erdogan more power, compared to 48.7 per cent for the 'no' vote, according to state agency Anadolou.
The 18 constitutional amendments that will come into effect after the next election, scheduled for 2019, will abolish the office of the prime minister and hand sweeping executive powers to the president.
Erdogan, who first came to power in 2003 as prime minister, had argued a 'Turkish-style' presidential system would bring stability and prosperity to a country rattled by a failed coup last year that left more than 200 people dead, and a series of devastating attacks by the Islamic State group and Kurdish militants.
Shocking video from tonight's protests appears to show a protester being attacked by pro-Erdagon Turks.