Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdogan
The Turkish opposition is contesting a court ruling that has removed its leaders, further consolidating President Erdogan's power. Özgür Özel, the opposition leader, has labeled the decision a 'judicial coup' and plans to appeal. The ruling has sparked protests and raised concerns about the state of democracy in Turkey.
- ▪The appeals court declared the 2023 leadership election of the Republican People's Party null and void.
- ▪Özgür Özel accused the ruling of being a 'judicial coup' and vowed to challenge it.
- ▪The decision has led to protests outside the CHP headquarters in Ankara.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 20 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Turkish opposition leader vows to stay after court ousts him — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Turkish court removes leader of opposition — Financial Times — World
- ▪ Turkey court ousts opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan's challengers — Straits Times — World
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Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdogan6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul KirbyEurope digital editorAFP via Getty ImagesThe leader of the main opposition Özgür Özel accused Turkey's leaders of a "judicial coup"Turkish opposition leader Özgür Özel has vowed to fight a court ruling removing him and fellow party leaders, in the latest legal move that helps cement President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's grip on power.The appeal court declared the 2023 leadership election in Özel's Republican People's Party (CHP) null and void, prompting thousands of demonstrators to gather outside party headquarters in Ankara."We are experiencing a dark day for Turkish democracy," said Özel, who vowed to challenge the ruling in the courts and with Turkey's…
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