CHP Supporters Hold Sit-In Protest In Istanbul After Court Decision And Police Intervention

May 25, 2026, Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey: Supporters of the Republican People's Party (CHP), civil society organizations and citizens gathered in a sit-in protest in Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey, after a court decision appointed former CHP Chairman Kemal Kilicdaroglu in place of CHP Chairman Ozgur Ozel and following police intervention at the CHP Headquarters. Protesters gathered under the slogan "We are leer más meeting in Istanbul to defend the will of the people and strengthen our struggle for democracy and justice," carrying banners and chanting slogans during the demonstration. The protest highlighted concerns over democracy, political representation and judicial intervention in politics. leer menos