Archive · 8 Sep 2025
Turkey's Main Opposition Calls for Rallies After Istanbul Office Barricade
The main opposition party in Turkey, the CHP, is upset.
Police have blocked access to their headquarters in Istanbul, and a court has ordered the removal of a party leader.
The CHP says these are attempts to weaken them.
They're calling on their supporters and other people to gather in Istanbul on Sunday and Monday to protest these actions.
The party leader, Ozgur Ozel, has asked people to protect the party's home.
This comes after a crackdown that has affected many party members, including a high-profile arrest that led to large protests earlier.
Turkey's main opposition party, the CHP, called for rallies in Istanbul.
Police set up barricades around the CHP’s Istanbul headquarters.
The CHP's Istanbul provincial head was ordered to be removed by a court.
CHP Chairman Ozgur Ozel called for demonstrations against the court's decision.
The CHP's youth wing has also called for residents to gather at the party’s provincial headquarters.
- Who
- The Republican People’s Party (CHP)
- What
- Called for rallies after police barricaded its Istanbul headquarters and the court ordered the removal of the party’s Istanbul provincial head.
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Where
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Why
- To protest court decisions, police measures, and a crackdown on the party.
- Party in Focus
- Republican People’s Party (CHP)
- Event
- CHP calls for rallies after police barricade its Istanbul headquarters.
- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Key Figure
- CHP Chairman Ozgur Ozel
- Accusation
- Court ordered the removal of the party’s Istanbul provincial head.
- Protest Time
- Sunday and Monday
