Turkish police storm CHP headquarters amid political crisis

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Turkish police storm CHP headquarters amid political crisis

Issued on: 25/05/2026 - 10:57

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Turkish police stormed the headquarters of the main opposition CHP party in Ankara, using tear gas and rubber bullets to remove leader Ozgur Ozel after a court annulled his 2023 election victory. Critics and protesters denounced the move as politically motivated and accused President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of intensifying pressure on the opposition.

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