Kılıçdaroğlu, Özel shake hands amid deepening rift in Türkiye’s CHP

In a brief moment of unity at a funeral, Türkiye's main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) saw its former Chair and current leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and former Deputy Chair Özel come together, signaling a potential reconciliation. However, the underlying rift within the party remains, with Kılıçdaroğlu ousted from his former position by a court verdict last month. This internal struggle is crucial as it impacts the party’s ability to effectively oppose the ruling government and influences the political landscape ahead of future elections.