Turkish police storm offices of the main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets

Turkish police storm offices of the main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets

Police have stormed the offices of Turkey’s main opposition CHP party, using tear gas and rubber bullets. This ended a three-day standoff between CHP members and a court-appointed leadership team. Supporters had barricaded the building, leading to a violent confrontation with police on Sunday. Ozgur Ozel, elected as party chairperson but dismissed by a court ruling, was inside during the raid. He later addressed supporters, vowing to rebuild the party. The appeals court nullified Ozel's election...

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