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Erdogan's Crackdown: Opposition Jailed, Protests Ignite Democracy Roadmap
9/25/2025
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Story summary
- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan uses the judiciary to suppress opposition, including the Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi (CHP), mirroring authoritarian regimes.
- CHP's presidential candidate was imprisoned on politically motivated corruption charges.
- Over a dozen opposition mayors are jailed, silencing millions and undermining pluralism.
- Public protests persist; the CHP gains support and outlines a roadmap for democratic transition.
