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news France 24 En 2026-05-25

Turkish Police Storm Opposition HQ Amid Political Crisis

Turkish police forcibly entered the headquarters of the main opposition CHP party in Ankara, using tear gas and rubber bullets. This action followed a court decision that annulled the party leader's election victory, prompting accusations of politically motivated pressure from the government.


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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