Former opposition Izmir mayor joins Turkey’s ruling AK Party

“I have come among you to join forces with those who have dedicated themselves to the cause of a great and powerful Turkey under his leadership, Recep Tayyip Erdogan,” Tugay said in a speech.

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Ousted Turkish opposition leader Ozel quits CHP to found new party

Turkey's pro-opposition Anka Haber reported that Ozel "resigned from the CHP after signing the founding documents of the YENI Party," with 90 CHP lawmakers also resigning to become founding members of the new party.

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DEM Party says CHP headquarters raid ‘shameful and unacceptable’

In a statement following the visit, Bakirhan warned that “democracy in Turkey is once again facing a political crisis,” adding that the police violence recorded during the unfolding events “is simply shameful and unacceptable.”

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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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