Turkey: Thousands rally after court ousts Turkish opposition leader

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Turkey: Thousands rally after court ousts Turkish opposition leader Middle East

Issued on: 23/05/2026 - 12:10Modified: 23/05/2026 - 12:11

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Thousands rallied on Friday in Ankara and Istanbul to protest against a court verdict ousting the popular leader of Turkey's main opposition CHP party in the latest government crackdown on foes.

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