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Ankara Court Postpones CHP Leadership Trial as Izmir Crackdown Escalates

The adjournment stalls a ruling that could topple Özel, with a crackdown in Izmir, major protests in Istanbul, mounting questions over CHP’s unity.

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  • An Ankara court delayed until September 8 its verdict on alleged vote-buying at the CHP’s November 2023 congress, postponing a decision that could unseat party leader Özgür Özel.
  • Authorities arrested around 120 officials from the CHP-run Izmir municipality in a large-scale corruption operation, marking the latest expansion of legal actions against opposition administrations.
  • At least 10,000 protesters gathered in Istanbul to mark 100 days since Ekrem İmamoğlu’s detention, demanding his release and denouncing what they call politically motivated prosecutions.
  • The trial postponement intensifies uncertainty over Özel’s tenure and fuels speculation about a potential reinstatement of former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.
  • Observers warn that the mix of judicial prosecutions, targeted municipal raids and internal party strife reflects Erdoğan’s broader strategy to neutralize the CHP as a serious challenger ahead of 2028 elections.