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Deposed Turkish opposition leader Özgür Özel announces new party, could become largest opposition force
The deposed leader of Turkey's main opposition CHP, Özgür Özel, announced the creation of a new social democratic party on Tuesday, with around 80 of 135 CHP lawmakers expected to defect, instantly making it the largest opposition force in parliament.
- Jul 14
Turkey marks decade since failed 2016 coup as Erdogan demands extraditions and launches fresh wave of arrests
A new 'major cleansing campaign' saw 968 people detained across all 81 Turkish provinces this week, while President Erdogan called on NATO allies to extradite alleged plotters.
- Jul 2
Turkish comedian jailed pending trial after calling Erdogan 'dictator' in viral stand-up show
Deniz Goktas was arrested at Istanbul airport and ordered jailed by a Turkish court on charges of insulting President Erdogan and religious values, after his YouTube video drew millions of views and hundreds of complaints.
- Jun 27
Turkey arrests 178 on terrorism charges and blankets Ankara with security ahead of NATO summit
178 people have been placed in pre-trial detention on terrorism charges, part of a sweeping security operation ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8.
- Jun 17
Turkey accuses European Parliament of giving platform to terrorist groups after report condemns democratic backsliding and violations against Greece
Ankara issued a furious response after the European Parliament adopted a resolution criticising Turkey’s erosion of democracy, its Blue Homeland doctrine, and abuses against Greece and Cyprus, and warned of possible sanctions on Turkish officials.
- May 26
Turkish Police Fire Tear Gas and Water Cannons at Protesters After Court Ousts Opposition Leader Özgür Özel
Riot police in Turkey used tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of protesters in Izmir on Tuesday, days after a court ruling removed the elected leader of the main opposition party and reinstated his predecessor.
