Ozgur Ozel

Rule Changes

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Halk TV has been off the air since police raided its Istanbul studios on October 14 and a state-appointed trustee took over. On October 30 the trustee's management told staff their administrative leave would continue "until further notice."

Updated Oct 31

Force in Play

Announced plans to form a new party in July 2026 after being removed as CHP chairman by court order

Turkish riot police forced their way into the Republican People's Party headquarters in Ankara on May 24. They fired tear gas and rubber bullets to end a three-day occupation. The raid installed court-appointed leadership in the party that won Turkey's 2024 municipal elections.

Updated Oct 14