Turkey's main opposition party is in a standoff over court-ordered leadership
Turkey's main opposition party, the CHP, is currently in a standoff over a court ruling that reinstated former leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu. The ruling nullified the recent election of Ozgur Ozel as party leader, leading to tensions outside the party headquarters. Many members of the CHP are rallying behind Ozel, while the government claims the legal actions are impartial.
- ▪The CHP is facing a standoff outside its headquarters as members refuse entry to the new court-ordered leadership.
- ▪An appeals court nullified the November 2023 party congress, reinstating Kilicdaroglu and suspending Ozel.
- ▪The opposition claims the court's decision is politically motivated to weaken the party ahead of upcoming elections.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTurkey's main opposition party is in a standoff over court-ordered leadershipTurkey's main opposition party, the CHP, faces a standoff outside its headquartersByThe Associated PressMay 24, 2026, 5:48 AM1:12Former Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party or (CHP) leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu waves from a car after talking to journalists in Ankara, Saturday, May 23, 2026.
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