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Court deems local election alliance between Turkey’s main opposition, pro-Kurdish parties a ‘terrorist act’

Court deems local election alliance between Turkey’s main opposition, pro-Kurdish parties a ‘terrorist act’

The suspended mayor of İstanbul's Esenyurt district, who was elected as a result of the CHP-DEM cooperation, has been sentenced to prison for "being a member of a terrorist organization."

23 January 2026

Özgür Özel: Their only crime is being Kurdish and voting for us

Özgür Özel: Their only crime is being Kurdish and voting for us

Speaking after attending the trial of Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer at Silivri Prison, Özel accused the government of misusing judicial power to punish political rivals and suppress Kurdish voters.

CHP leader visits ousted mayor in prison

CHP leader visits ousted mayor in prison

Özel accused the government of intentionally delaying his visit to dismissed Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, who was put behind bars on Nov 1.

29 November 2024