Erdogan Files Defamation Lawsuits Against Opposition Leaders

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan targets CHP's Ozgur Ozel and Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu with legal actions for alleged slander.

Erdogan has accused Ozgur Ozel and Ekrem Imamoglu of publicly insulting him and damaging the reputation of the presidency.
The lawsuits demand one million Turkish lira in damages from each opposition figure.
The legal actions are based on statements made by Ozel and Imamoglu during a protest in Istanbul's Esenyurt district.
Ozel, who recently became CHP leader, claims Erdogan is portraying himself as a victim without cause.
Imamoglu, seen as a potential presidential contender, has faced previous legal challenges that have impacted his political career.