Turkish opposition parties vow "no surrender" at a rally in Istanbul.

4 September 2025

BIRN

CHP protests in Istanbul after a court annulled its congress, seen as an attempt to undermine the main opposition party.

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The main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Turkey held a protest in Istanbul after a court annulled its 2023 congress, which the party deemed a “coup d’etat.” The court invalidated the congress due to alleged irregularities and also replaced the CHP’s provincial administrator in Istanbul, causing internal conflict. CHP leader Ozgur Ozel rejected the court’s appointed administrator, Gursel Tekin, while the party faces ongoing legal challenges, including arrests of many CHP officials on terrorism and corruption charges. These court actions are viewed as part of efforts to restrict the opposition party, with the most prominent target being Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The situation is further complicated by an upcoming court hearing that could potentially challenge the current party administration.

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