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Istanbul Police Seal Off CHP Headquarters as Party Rallies to Block Court-Appointed Trustee

A three-day protest ban by the governor follows a ruling that removed the opposition party’s Istanbul leadership.

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Eine Menschenmenge steht mit erhobenen Fäusten auf der Straße - im Vordergrund stehen zwei Frauen, eine junge Frau und eine ältere Frau

Overview

  • CHP leader Özgür Özel urged supporters to head to the Sarıyer headquarters despite the blockade, saying those who defend the party defend the republic.
  • Demonstrators gathered at the site and attempted to push through barricades, according to broadcaster Halk TV.
  • A court removed the entire CHP Istanbul leadership over alleged irregularities at a party congress two years ago and ordered a trustee to take over on Monday.
  • The Istanbul governor appointed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan imposed a three-day ban on demonstrations in several districts.
  • Özel faces a separate proceeding on September 15 that could remove him, while the opposition alleges political repression and the government rejects the accusations.