Turkish police storm main opposition headquarters with tear gas
Turkish police forcibly entered the headquarters of the main opposition party, CHP, using tear gas to enforce a controversial court ruling. The ruling reinstated former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, leading to resistance from current party officials who accused him of using intimidation tactics. Tensions have escalated as party members and supporters clash over the legitimacy of the leadership change.
- ▪Police stormed the CHP headquarters in Ankara to enforce a court ruling reinstating Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.
- ▪Current party officials accused Kılıçdaroğlu of deploying 'mafia thugs' to regain power.
- ▪The court ruling declared previous congresses that elected the current leader, Özgür Özel, as null and void.
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