Ousted Turkish opposition leader draws massive anti-Erdogan crowd in Ankara
Ozgur Ozel, the ousted leader of Turkey's main opposition party, attracted a large crowd in Ankara during a recent rally. Following a court ruling that removed him from his position, Ozel led a march through the capital, drawing tens of thousands of supporters. The event highlighted ongoing tensions between the opposition and the ruling government.
- ▪Ozgur Ozel was removed as leader of the main opposition CHP by a court ruling.
- ▪He addressed a crowd of tens of thousands in Ankara.
- ▪Ozel led a march through the capital following his ousting.
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Ousted Turkish opposition leader draws massive anti-Erdogan crowd in AnkaraAfter addressing supporters - estimated in the tens of thousands - Ozel led a march through the capital following last week's ruling that removed him as leader of the main opposition CHP.Follow us on GoogleTurkish Court Rules To Remove Opposition Party Head ANKARA, TURKEY - MAY 22: Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Ozgur Ozel, speaks to the media at CHP headquarters on May 22, 2026, in Ankara, Turkey. (photo credit: Serdar Ozsoy/Getty Images)
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