Turkish police use water cannon ahead of deposed opposition leader's speech in Izmir
Turkish police used water cannon to disperse supporters of the opposition CHP party during a rally in Izmir. This incident occurred as Özgür Özel, the deposed leader of the CHP, attempted to address his supporters following a controversial court ruling that removed him from his position. The political tensions in Turkey are escalating as the CHP and the ruling AKP party are closely matched in opinion polls ahead of potential early elections.
- ▪Riot police in Turkey used water cannon to prevent people from gathering for a speech by the deposed leader of the CHP.
- ▪The court ruling that removed Özgür Özel from his position is viewed by many as politically motivated.
- ▪Özel called for a new leadership vote to avoid division within the party and to strengthen their path to power.
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