Tensions Rise as CHP Faces Crackdown in Istanbul
Protests erupted at the Istanbul headquarters of Turkey's main opposition party, CHP, as supporters resisted a court-ordered leadership change. Riot police used pepper spray to disperse crowds, amid a larger crackdown on the party. Access to major social media sites was restricted in Turkey during the unrest.
Turkey's political tensions reached a boiling point on Monday as supporters of the main opposition party, the CHP, clashed with police outside their Istanbul headquarters. Law enforcement deployed pepper spray to disperse protesters rallying against a court ruling to replace a senior party official.
The Republican People's Party (CHP), under siege following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, mobilized against what it describes as a government effort to weaken opposition voices. Economic indicators reacted negatively to the escalating situation, with markets forecasting further instability.
Social media platforms in Turkey faced curbs as authorities implemented measures during times of unrest. While the CHP denounces the court's actions as politically motivated, the government stands firm, underlining adherence to judicial decisions. Political volatility in Turkey's key city continues to unfold.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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