Turkish police storm headquarters of opposition CHP party
Turkish police forcibly entered the headquarters of the opposition CHP party, using tear gas and rubber bullets against supporters. This action followed a court ruling that nullified the election of CHP leader Ozgur Ozel, leading to a violent standoff. Ozel and his supporters vowed to reclaim their position and continue their political struggle against the ruling party.
- ▪Police stormed the CHP headquarters in Ankara, resulting in clashes with supporters.
- ▪Ozgur Ozel, recently elected as party chairperson, was removed by a court ruling.
- ▪The opposition claims the court's decision was politically motivated to weaken the CHP ahead of upcoming elections.
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Open this photo in gallery:Police officers at the headquarters of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) in Ankara on Sunday.Ugur Yildirim/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountPolice stormed the offices of Turkey’s main opposition CHP party on Sunday, firing tear gas and rubber bullets at party supporters and officials who had been holed up inside for three days.It was a violent end to a standoff between members of the Republican Peoples’ Party, or CHP, and a leadership team appointed by an appeals court.Footage taken by local media Sunday in the courtyard and inside the building showed clouds of tear gas as riot police stormed through the premises, before journalists were removed by the police.
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