"Police have fired pepper spray and detained supporters of Turkiye's main opposition party as crowds gathered outside the headquarters of the Republican People's Party (CHP) in Istanbul to protest against a court order removing a senior party official. Footage from the scene on Monday showed protesters clashing with police before riot units pushed into the crowd. Demonstrators were seen clutching their eyes after being sprayed while officers led others away."
"The confrontation came after a court ruled last week that Ozgur Celik, the CHP's Istanbul provincial chairman, be replaced by Gursel Tekin, a former deputy party leader. CHP national leader Ozgur Ozel dismissed the ruling as null and void, saying Tekin had been expelled from the party. Celik also insisted he would not hand over the post. Tekin entered the building on Monday after a lengthy standoff, telling reporters he was not working for the state and would focus on resolving the party's legal disputes."
Police used pepper spray and detained supporters outside the Republican People's Party (CHP) headquarters in Istanbul after crowds gathered to protest a court order removing the party's Istanbul provincial chairman. Protesters clashed with riot units and many were seen clutching their eyes after being sprayed while others were led away by officers. A court ordered Ozgur Celik replaced by Gursel Tekin following complaints alleging irregularities and corruption during the CHP's 2023 congress. CHP leadership rejected the ruling and refused to hand over the post, while Tekin entered the building promising to resolve legal disputes. The incident follows a yearlong series of measures affecting the CHP.
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