Turkish riot police forced their way into the headquarters of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) in Ankara on Sunday, May 24, 2026, days after a court dismissed its leadership. Witnesses reported clouds of tear gas outside the building as officers entered.
The raid followed a court decision that removed CHP leader Özgür Özel and other party officials from their posts. The CHP has condemned the action as politically motivated, while the government has not commented.
No arrests have been reported, and the police operation appeared to be part of an investigation into the party's activities. The CHP is the largest opposition party in Turkey's parliament.
