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Turkey’s political tensions escalated sharply after riot police forced their way into the headquarters of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Ankara, intensifying concerns over the future of Turkish democracy and political stability ahead of the 2028 elections.
Police used tear gas to disperse party supporters gathered inside the CHP building on Sunday after authorities ordered the eviction of the party’s recently ousted leadership. Dramatic scenes unfolded as protesters shouted slogans and attempted to block officers from entering the headquarters with makeshift barricades. No injuries were officially reported during the operation.
The political crisis erupted after a Turkish court annulled the results of the CHP’s 2023 party congress, where Ozgur Ozel had been elected party leader. The ruling cited alleged voting irregularities and reinstated former CHP chairman Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who previously lost the presidential race to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in 2023.
Ozel condemned the decision as a “judicial coup” and accused authorities of undermining democratic institutions in Turkey. In a video shared on social media platform X, Ozel declared that the CHP was “under attack” and vowed to continue resisting what he described as political interference. After leaving the headquarters, he led thousands of supporters on a march toward the Turkish parliament in Ankara.
Demonstrators chanted anti-government slogans and criticized Kilicdaroglu, accusing him of cooperating with Erdogan’s administration. Ozel later addressed supporters outside parliament, promising that the opposition movement would continue its fight in public squares and across Turkey.
Political analysts say the court ruling could have major implications for Turkey’s democratic system and may increase speculation about an early general election. Financial markets reacted negatively to the developments, reflecting investor concerns over democratic backsliding and political instability in the NATO-member country.
The Turkish government has rejected accusations of political interference, insisting that the judiciary operates independently. Meanwhile, state media reported that police detained 13 individuals linked to an investigation into the CHP congress, involving allegations of bribery, money laundering, and violations of political party laws.
