CHP headquarters pets safe after police raid
The Republican People's Party (CHP) has announced that Zafer the cat and Mayıs the dog, who live at the party's headquarters in Ankara, are in good condition following a police raid yesterday.
Veterinarian Tarkan Özçetin said that the cat and the dog were caught in the middle of heavy tear gas and chaos at the headquarters, but their health is currently good.
"As of now, the general health of both of our dear ones is good. Their regular checks continue," said Özçetin. "Thankfully, no serious health problems occurred. But last night reminded us of one more thing: animals remain the most innocent among human anger and political fights."
Police raided the headquarters yesterday following a court decision on May 21 that annulled the party's 2023 leadership election congress due to irregularities.
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