Anonymousabout 2 hours ago
Turkish riot police stormed the headquarters of the Republican People's Party (CHP) in Ankara on May 24, 2026, firing tear gas and rubber bullets to evict ousted party leader Özgür Özel and supporters who had occupied the building for three days following a controversial court ruling annulling his leadership election. The raid represents the most dramatic escalation in a broader crackdown on Turkey's opposition that has seen hundreds detained, 16 CHP mayors jailed, and the party's presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu imprisoned for over a year — prompting international condemnation but no concrete diplomatic consequences.