Turkey court ousts opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan's challengers
A Turkish court has ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel, annulling the Republican People's Party's 2023 congress where he was elected. This ruling is seen as a significant setback for President Erdogan's challengers and has impacted financial markets negatively. The CHP has faced increasing judicial pressure, with many of its members detained amid corruption allegations.
- ▪A Turkish court annulled the Republican People's Party's 2023 congress, leading to the ousting of leader Ozgur Ozel.
- ▪The ruling may increase infighting within the opposition and bolster President Erdogan's position.
- ▪The Turkish stock market dropped 6% following the court's decision.
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Turkey court ousts opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan's challengersSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxOzgur Ozel, leader of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), speaks to the media at party headquarters after a Turkish court dismissed a case seeking to remove him and annul the party's 2023 congress, in Ankara, Turkey, October 24, 2025. REUTERS/Efekan AkyuzPublished May 21, 2026, 11:19 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 11:24 PMListenANKARA, May 21 - A Turkish court effectively ousted the main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel on Thursday in a ruling that annuls the party's 2023 congress at which he was elected chairman, marking a big blow to President Tayyip Erdogan's challengers and hitting financial markets.Last year, a court of first instance had ruled…
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