Turkish police fire teargas to break up protest after opposition leader ousted
Turkish police used teargas and water cannon to disperse a protest in Izmir led by ousted opposition leader Özgür Özel. This protest followed a court ruling that dismissed Özel from his position as leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP). The CHP has faced increasing pressure from the government, particularly after a significant electoral victory in 2024.
- ▪Riot police fired teargas and water cannon to break up a rally in Izmir.
- ▪The protest was called by Özgür Özel, who was recently ousted from his leadership position.
- ▪The court ruling that dismissed Özel has led to chaos within the CHP, Turkey's oldest political party.
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Police use water cannon to disperse supporters of Turkey’s main opposition Republican People's party (CHP) in Izmir on Tuesday. Photograph: Erdem Şahin/APView image in fullscreenPolice use water cannon to disperse supporters of Turkey’s main opposition Republican People's party (CHP) in Izmir on Tuesday. Photograph: Erdem Şahin/APTurkeyTurkish police fire teargas to break up protest after opposition leader oustedWater cannon also used at rally addressed by Özgür Özel who has been dismissed from office despite being electedAFPTue 26 May 2026 13.40 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleRiot police in Turkey have fired teargas and water cannon to break up a rally called by ousted opposition leader Özgür Özel, days after a court dismissed him from office.The protest in Izmir on Tuesday came…
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