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Turkish Court Seizes CHP Leadership, Sparks Democratic Outrage

9/5/2025

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A Turkish court appointed a caretaker board for the CHP's Istanbul leadership, citing irregularities in the October 2023 congress.
Özgür Çelik and his team were dismissed; Gürsel Tekin is now the interim head.
CHP leader Özgür Özel condemned the ruling as a seizure of authority.
Opposition figures criticize the decision as an attack on democracy, while pro-government commentators foresee challenges to the CHP's national leadership.

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A Turkish court appointed a caretaker board for the CHP's Istanbul leadership, citing irregularities in the October 2023 congress.
Özgür Çelik and his team were dismissed; Gürsel Tekin is now the interim head.
CHP leader Özgür Özel condemned the ruling as a seizure of authority.
Opposition figures criticize the decision as an attack on democracy, while pro-government commentators foresee challenges to the CHP's national leadership.