Turkish opposition party to hold congress once conditions met, chair says
The chair of Turkey's main opposition party, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, announced that a congress will be held once legal conditions are satisfied. This follows a court ruling that ousted the previous leadership, leading to internal turmoil. Kilicdaroglu emphasized the importance of adhering to party rules and legal frameworks in the congress process.
- ▪Kemal Kilicdaroglu is the reinstated chair of the Republican People's Party (CHP).
- ▪A congress will be held once legal conditions are met, according to Kilicdaroglu.
- ▪He criticized the closure of the party's headquarters and emphasized the need for public access.
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Turkish opposition party to hold congress once conditions met, chair saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxSupporters of Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the former Republican People’s Party (CHP) chairman reinstated by a court decision, gather outside the party's headquarters in Ankara, Turkey, May 24, 2026. REUTERS/Efekan AkyuzPublished May 27, 2026, 05:59 PMUpdated May 27, 2026, 05:59 PMISTANBUL, May 27 - The reinstated chair of Turkey's main opposition party Kemal Kilicdaroglu said on Wednesday the party will hold a congress once legal conditions are met, after a court ousted the previous leadership, triggering an internal crisis and market volatility last week.Kilicdaroglu told reporters that he will consult with the legal team of the Republican People's Party (CHP) to…
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