Tens Of Thousands Rally In Ankara Before Court Showdown

Is democracy doomed in Turkey?

After a weekend of mass protests in Turkey, a court in Ankara has postponed its decision in a highly charged case that could oust Turkey’s main opposition leader – and boost the fortunes of long-time President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The case comes amid a crackdown against Erdoğan’s political opponents, hundreds of whom have been jailed on accusations of corruption and terrorism, including Erdoğan’s main rival, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Ahead…

Tens Of Thousands Rally In Ankara Before Court Showdown

Fifty thousand people on a Sunday afternoon. Why? To make sure their voices couldn’t be ignored. Ankara’s Tandogan Square turned into a sea of red flags and Atatürk T-shirts as Turkiye’s main opposition CHP staged its biggest rally in years. On Monday, a court will decide whether to throw out the party’s 2023 leadership election. A ruling could topple CHP leader Özgür Özel and rattle Turkish politics. “Did you ever see Tandogan Square like this,…

Turkish court again postpones trial against main opposition CHP party

A court in Ankara postponed the "absolute nullity" trial against the current administration of the main opposition party CHP to 24 October.

Turkish court delays verdict in case that could oust opposition party’s leader - The Boston Globe

The court in Ankara adjourned the trial over the legitimacy of the 38th congress of Republican People’s Party, or CHP, until Oct. 24.