image sourced from original article at A Turkish appeals court has annulled the 2023 congress of the Republican People's Party, effectively removing Ozgur Ozel as chairman and reinstating his predecessor, Kemal Kilicdaroglu. The ruling cites irregularities in the party gathering that brought Ozel to power.
The decision is widely seen as a significant setback for opponents of President Tayyip Erdogan, potentially deepening divisions within the main opposition movement. Kilicdaroglu, who lost to Erdogan in the 2023 presidential election, remains a contentious figure inside the party.
Critics describe the court decision as an attempted political intervention, while the government says it strengthens the rule of law. The ruling has added to concerns about Turkey's democratic institutions and triggered volatility in financial markets.
