Turkish police storm offices of main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets
- On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Turkish riot police stormed the Ankara headquarters of the Republican People's Party , using tear gas and rubber bullets to forcibly evict ousted leader Özgür Özel and his supporters.
- An appeals court nullified the CHP's 2023 congress on Thursday, citing alleged irregularities, and ordered the reinstatement of former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, creating a standoff that led to Sunday's police operation.
- Human Rights Watch called the court order "the latest deeply damaging blow to the rule of law, democracy and human rights," while critics note the legal pressure mirrors tactics previously used against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
- Following the eviction, Özel vowed the party would be "on the streets or in the squares, marching towards power," and led supporters on a march to the Turkish parliament.
- Analysts suggest the ruling may increase the likelihood of an early national election before 2028, a move observers note could allow President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to bypass term limits and extend his 23-year rule.
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Police in Turkey force ousted opposition out of headquarters as crisis deepens
Turkish riot police fired tear gas and forced their way into the main opposition party’s headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on Sunday, fuelling a crisis at the heart of Turkey’s democracy. Clouds of tear gas billowed within the Republican People’s Party (CHP) building while those inside shouted and threw objects at the entrance as police broke through a makeshift barricade. There were no reports of injuries during the intervention. A T…
The Turkish police stormed the opposition headquarters with tear gas. Deposed CHP leader Özel then marched to parliament.
The party will take to the streets and squares in a march towards power, the leader who was deposed by court decision pledged - March in the rain accompanied by many members and supporters
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