Özgür Özel
اوغور اوزل
Leader of CHP
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View Timeline →Hundreds of Thousands Gather in Support of Imprisoned Istanbul Mayor
Hundreds of thousands protested in Istanbul in support of imprisoned mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, who faces corruption charges he denies. The protests reflect growing political tensions…
Continued Protests in Turkey; Erdogan Claims Protests Have Turned into a 'Violent Movement'
Protests in Turkey against the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, continue despite government crackdowns. President Erdogan claims the protests have turned violent and threatens…
Istanbul Mayor Introduced as Opposition Candidate for Presidency
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has been arrested and dismissed from his position amid corruption charges, prompting widespread protests across Turkey. The opposition has nominated him…
Turkey's Government Intensifies Crackdown on Dissent
The Turkish government has intensified its crackdown on opposition figures, with recent detentions of CHP members and investigations against Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, raising alarm…
Erdogan's Government Dismisses Mayors of Two More Kurdish Cities in Turkey
The Turkish government has dismissed the mayors of Tunceli and Ovacik, replacing them with appointed officials, citing 'terrorist' crimes. This action continues a pattern of…
Turkish Police Arrest Over 200 Protesters in Istanbul on International Workers' Day
Turkish police arrested over 200 protesters in Istanbul on International Workers' Day, using tear gas and rubber bullets to prevent them from reaching Taksim Square.…
State of Emergency Declared in Turkey and Its Consequences
Following a failed coup attempt in Turkey, President Erdoğan declared a three-month state of emergency, increasing governors' powers and aiming to combat the Gülen movement.…