Deposed Turkish opposition leader plans new party
Summary
Turkiye’s opposition leader Ozgur Ozel plans to start a new political party after being removed as head of the main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP). This move comes amid legal actions against opposition members and may change the balance of power in Turkiye’s parliament.Key Facts
- Ozgur Ozel was ousted as leader of the CHP by a court order in May 2024.
- Ozel announced his plan for a new party in a speech in parliament on Tuesday.
- The new party aims to become the main opposition force in the 600-seat parliament.
- Many CHP lawmakers are expected to join Ozel’s new party.
- The CHP has faced legal challenges, with many elected officials jailed since late 2024.
- Istanbul’s mayor and key opposition figure, Ekrem Imamoglu, has been imprisoned since March 2024.
- The government says courts are independent, but critics say the crackdown is politically motivated.
- Analysts warn that splitting the opposition could benefit President Erdogan and his party.
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