Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu

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Türkiye's opposition reunites, names Kılıçdaroğlu candidate

Türkiye's opposition reunites, names Kılıçdaroğlu candidate

As expected, the CHP leader has become the presidential candidate of the opposition. The six-party alliance reunited today as the Good Party, which initially opposed Kılıçdaroğlu's candidacy, was persuaded to return to the bloc.

Resignations from İYİ Party amid candidacy crisis

Resignations from İYİ Party amid candidacy crisis

Following the announcement by Meral Akşener that her party will not back the CHP president for candidacy in presidential elections, many started to announce their resignations from İYİ Party on social media.

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu says no need to worry about split with ally over candidacy

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu says no need to worry about split with ally over candidacy

Leader of İYİ Party, the second-largest party of the opposition alliance, announced that her party will not support Kılıçdaroğlu in the presidential election.

Kılıçdaroğlu visits TİP

Kılıçdaroğlu visits TİP

President of the Republican People's Party visited Türkiye Worker's Party in the parliament.

Kılıçdaroğlu: Disaster of the century is the one-man regime

Kılıçdaroğlu: Disaster of the century is the one-man regime

The leader of the main opposition party slammed the government for their incapability for the rescue and aid efforts, for not sending the troops in the first place, and for social media restrictions imposed on day one following the February 6 earthquakes.

15 February 2023

Police remove Grey Wolves banner threatening opposition leader in Mersin

Police remove Grey Wolves banner threatening opposition leader in Mersin

Ahead of Kılıçdaroğlu's planned visit, the ultranationalist group hung a banner that quoted MHP leader Bahçeli saying, "Come here if you have a lot of bottles."

23 January 2023

CHP leader slams military firm over 'threatening' ad during TV interview

CHP leader slams military firm over 'threatening' ad during TV interview

Kılıçdaroğlu previously described SADAT as a paramilitary organization training terrorists. The company said the ad was intentionally placed during the interview.

16 January 2023

'Helallaşme' and confrontation in Türkiye's politics

RECAP REPORTS

'Helallaşme' and confrontation in Türkiye's politics

"Is it possible to have a healthy and unified society without confronting this bloody history – of which I have only given some examples – and the wounds it caused? Can a genuine, healthy, functioning democracy be built without facing this history?" asks Cafer Solgun.

11 January 2023 Nida Kara

Addressing thousands in İstanbul, opposition leaders, mayor vow to fight injustice

İSTANBUL MAYOR'S CONVICTION

Addressing thousands in İstanbul, opposition leaders, mayor vow to fight injustice

Mayor İmamoğlu was yesterday given a prison sentence and a political ban for "insulting public officials." The verdict is subject to appeal.

15 December 2022 Hikmet Adal,Tuğçe Yılmaz

'A coup against people's will': Reactions from Türkiye, world to İstanbul mayor's sentence

'A coup against people's will': Reactions from Türkiye, world to İstanbul mayor's sentence

Convicted of "insulting public officials," İmamoğlu will be banned from politics and lose his seat if the verdict is upheld.

15 December 2022

İstanbul police seize 3.5 tons of methamphetamine in 'largest-ever bust'

İstanbul police seize 3.5 tons of methamphetamine in 'largest-ever bust'

Methtamphetamine use and trafficking in Türkiye has been high on the political agenda, with the opposition accusing the government of turning a blind eye to the issue in order to attract black money.

24 November 2022

Opposition leader becomes first person facing 'disinformation' charges under new law

METHAMPHETAMINE DEBATE

Opposition leader becomes first person facing 'disinformation' charges under new law

Kılıçdaroğlu blamed the government for the rampant methamphetamine trafficking and use in Türkiye. The police accuse him of spreading disinformation.

3 November 2022

Türkiye is faced with a 'methamphetamine epidemic,' says main opposition leader

Türkiye is faced with a 'methamphetamine epidemic,' says main opposition leader

Kılıçdaroğlu has accused the government of attracting "drug barons" to the country in order to finance the current account deficit. The authorities have said they will file criminal complaints against him.

1 November 2022

AKP to outbid opposition's 'headscarf bill' to propose anti-LGBTI+ amendment to Constitution

AKP to outbid opposition's 'headscarf bill' to propose anti-LGBTI+ amendment to Constitution

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu suggested early this month that a new law should be made protecting the right of women for employment in public services either wearing or not wearing a headscarf. The ruling AKP is poised to propose a Constitutional amendment instead.

24 October 2022

Bartın mine blast: Resurfaced state audit report warns of safety deficiencies

Bartın mine blast: Resurfaced state audit report warns of safety deficiencies

President Erdoğan has drawn criticism after saying that miner deaths are "destiny" and there will always be such incidents.

17 October 2022

'Kılıçdaroğlu should also reconcile with the LGBTI+ community'

'Kılıçdaroğlu should also reconcile with the LGBTI+ community'

Erdoğan used the main opposition leader's move to "reconcile" with the pious to attack the LGBTI+ community, says an activist.

7 October 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Erdoğan responds to CHP's 'headscarf bill'

Erdoğan responds to CHP's 'headscarf bill'

Legislative proposal by the main opposition party submitted at the very beginning of the legislative year, for freedom of women public servants in their choice of clothing, including wearing a headscarf, sparked debate between the party and the president.

CHP leader says may run for president if opposition leaders agree

CHP leader says may run for president if opposition leaders agree

While refraining from declaring himself the joint opposition candidate, Kılıçdaroğlu said, "I'm ready if there is an agreement."

5 September 2022

'Mr. Kemal's counter-attack

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

'Mr. Kemal's counter-attack

Kılıçdaroğlu takes on Erdoğan as 'Mr. Kemal' • Clouds remain over Zakho strike • Türkiye-Armenia normalization raises hopes in border regions • Aircraft carrier containing tons of asbestos to set off for Türkiye • Şırnak loses huge chunk of forests due to mass tree felling

Kılıçdaroğlu says opposition candidate will defeat Erdoğan in first round

Kılıçdaroğlu says opposition candidate will defeat Erdoğan in first round

The opposition leaders have not yet discussed a name but are not looking for a "symbolic" figure, the CHP leader has said.

Erdoğan confirms himself as presidential candidate

Erdoğan confirms himself as presidential candidate

The president has called on the main opposition leader to announce his candidacy.

Kılıçdaroğlu's wild claims, Erdoğan's wild card

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Kılıçdaroğlu's wild claims, Erdoğan's wild card

Main opposition leader takes on Erdoğan • A new Syria offensive in exchange for approving NATO bids of Sweden and Finland? • Concert bans continue apace • New bill seeking prison sentences for "disinformation"

RTÜK to penalize TV channels for broadcasting CHP leader's 'escape plan' video about Erdoğan

RTÜK to penalize TV channels for broadcasting CHP leader's 'escape plan' video about Erdoğan

Three Tv outlets are facing monetary fines for broadcasting Kılıçdaroğlu's claims that Erdoğan was preparing to flee the country after a possible defeat in the elections.

'Erdoğan's aim is not to flee Turkey, it is to win the elections'

'Erdoğan's aim is not to flee Turkey, it is to win the elections'

The CHP leader's latest move to claim that Erdoğan is preparing to flee the country was a blow to the ruling party's communication strategy, says Prof. Erdoğan-Tosun.

27 May 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Erdoğan to sue CHP leader over 'escape plan' claims

Erdoğan to sue CHP leader over 'escape plan' claims

The president's attorney has said Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's claims were "baseless" and "unreasonable."

Turkey's main opposition leader claims to reveal Erdoğan's plan to flee to US after elections

Turkey's main opposition leader claims to reveal Erdoğan's plan to flee to US after elections

The Erdoğan family is transferring money to the US through two education foundations, Kılıçdaroğlu has claimed. Government officials have dismissed the allegations.

CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu attends march to celebrate Youth Day

CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu attends march to celebrate Youth Day

Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day is observed throughout the country.

SADAT: Kılıçdaroğlu presses government while company denies 'paramilitarism' allegations

SADAT: Kılıçdaroğlu presses government while company denies 'paramilitarism' allegations

After going to the company's headquarters to accuse it of activities that would endanger election security, the CHP leader spoke about the issue at his party's parliamentary group meeting.

Work starts to demolish Atatürk Airport runways, opposition claims İstanbul Airport to be sold

Work starts to demolish Atatürk Airport runways, opposition claims İstanbul Airport to be sold

The opposition claims the government wants to sell İstanbul Airport to investors from Gulf countries, who don't want a second airport on the city's European side.

Kılıçdaroğlu slams government over Kurdish singer’s canceled concert, midnight music ban

Kılıçdaroğlu slams government over Kurdish singer’s canceled concert, midnight music ban

CHP Leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu shared the artist's song "Dar Hejiroke" after the local administration canceled Aynur Doğan's concert.

Veteran Kurdish politician says HDP will likely be closed before elections

Veteran Kurdish politician says HDP will likely be closed before elections

Ahmet Türk says Erdoğan would do anything to stay in power and the opposition should not remain silent against the repression of the HDP.

CHP leader attempts to 'visit' military firm close to Erdoğan, says it threatens election security

CHP leader attempts to 'visit' military firm close to Erdoğan, says it threatens election security

Kılıçdaroğlu spoke to reporters in front of the headquarters of SADAT, a military company headed by a former senior advisor of the president.