Photos: People celebrate as Erdogan declares victory

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared victory in his country’s presidential election, extending his rule to a third decade.

In his first remarks since polls closed on Sunday, Erdogan spoke to supporters on a campaign bus outside his home in Istanbul.

“I thank every member of our nation for entrusting me with the responsibility of ruling this country again for the next five years,” said Erdogan, the leader of the Justice and Development Party (AK Party).

He ridiculed his challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, for his loss, saying “bye, bye, Kemal”, while the supporters booed.

“The only winner today is Turkey,” Erdogan said after unofficial results gave him victory in the second round of voting.