Bilgi University, one of Turkey's first private universities, which opened in the late 1990s, was shut down today by a presidential decree with no explanation. It was always a pleasure to visit there, fantastic students and faculty. This really hits hard for many.
Two “live” broadcasts. Only one shows Turkey’s ousted opposition leader addressing supporters on top of a bus in Ankara.
TGRT Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu live veriyor :)
Scenes from Ankara. Police storm the CHP headquarters to remove Özgür Özel and his supporters from the building, following the court decision stripping him of the party leadership.
This isn’t an internal battle over party leadership no matter how global media keeps framing it. Riot police stormed the CHP’s headquarters today, firing tear gas and rubber bullets at party members and supporters gathered outside. This is state violence against Turkey’s main opposition party.
Say goodbye to the 'competitive' in Turkish competitive authoritarianism.
"Trustee" opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu promises purges of "FETÖ" from CHP
- from @aposto.com
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Özgür Özel, the leader of the opposition who is forcefully moved from his position as the party chair: "We won't back up from this way. From now on we will be on the streets, in the squares, and will organize the biggest campaign in Turkish politics."
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Fallout continues following landmark ruling removing Turkey's main opposition party leadership
📢 Ankara Valisi'nin talimatının akabinde polis, CHP Genel Merkezi'ne böyle girdi.
