Turkish police storm CHP HQ to evict ousted leadership

Former Republican People's Party (CHP) Ozgur Ozel rejected an Ankara court's suspension of his leadership, vowing to "not surrender."

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Turkish court suspends opposition CHP leadership

The Ankara Regional Court of Appeals' decision will see Kemal Kilicdaroglu reinstated as leader of the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP).

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Imamoglu says CHP will not meet Ocalan until Turkey takes ‘democratic steps’

"Until democratic steps are taken that demonstrate the [peace] process is being taken seriously by the government, and until the nation is made part of the process, the [Republican People’s Party (CHP)] will continue to contribute while maintaining its cautious stance toward the process," Ekrem Imamoglu said in a statement.

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CHP says will not go to Imrali for Ocalan meeting

“It is important for everyone to clearly state the positions of each political party. As CHP, we do not believe it is right to assign members to the commission’s delegation,” said the party's parliamentary group deputy leader.

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DEM Party condemns espionage charges against Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu

Imamoglu is facing multiple charges, including bribery, extortion, money laundering, and aiding the PKK. 

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Turkey opposition congress proceeds despite court suspension order

“The holding of the CHP Istanbul Provincial Congress elections on September 24, 2025, without the removal or amendment of the interim decision issued by our court by the Istanbul Regional Court of Justice, which is the legal authority, is contrary to our court order, and the proceedings must be suspended,” a court letter said.

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Turkey arrests 120 in opposition-run Izmir on corruption charges

"We are facing a process similar to what happened in Istanbul,” Murat Bakan, CHP’s vice president, wrote on X, referring to Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul’s former mayor, and the main political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

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Assault on Turkish opposition leader sparks national condemnation

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, wished Ozel a speedy recovery and condemned the attack during a phone call following the assault

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Turkish opposition party re-elect chairman in controversial congress

CHP on Sunday held their 21st congress, which saw the controversial re-election of Ozgur Ozel after a candidate withdrew from candidacy while another failed to meet the delegate signature quota to run for the position.

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