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As of September 24, 2025, Turkey's main opposition, the Republican People's Party (CHP), led by Ozgur Ozel, faces intensified legal challenges. Courts are reviewing allegations of vote rigging at the CHP's 2023 congress, threatening to unseat Ozel. The crackdown includes arrests of CHP members, notably Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, fueling protests and political tension ahead of the 2028 elections.
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As of late October 2025, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu faces new espionage charges linked to alleged ties between his campaign and a businessman arrested for foreign intelligence activities. Imamoglu, detained since March on corruption allegations he denies, was questioned publicly for the first time in seven months amid protests. The opposition CHP views this as part of a broader government crackdown ahead of the 2028 election.
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Turkish opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu has been indicted on charges including running a criminal organization, bribery, and fraud. The indictment, which could lead to over 2,300 years in prison if convicted, is seen by critics as politically motivated. The case has sparked widespread protests and legal scrutiny.
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Allegations of sexual harassment involving young female interns at Turkey's Grand National Assembly have emerged, with arrests made and calls for parliamentary investigation. Victims, mostly vocational high school students, reported ongoing abuse ignored by management for years. Politicians demand transparency as authorities act.