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Police Use Tear Gas to Enforce Judicial Decision at CHP Headquarters in Ankara

In a controversial move, Turkish police deployed tear gas inside the CHP headquarters in Ankara to enforce a judicial ruling that reinstated former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, prompting strong opposition from current officials.

Editorial Staff / 2026-05-24 / 1min

On May 24, 2026, Turkish police stormed the main opposition headquarters of the Republican People's Party (CHP) in Ankara, utilizing tear gas to carry out a contentious judicial decision.

The decision reinstated former party leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, leading to significant backlash from current CHP officials who expressed fierce resistance to the police action.

This incident highlights ongoing tensions within Turkish politics, particularly regarding the enforcement of judicial rulings and the response from opposition parties.