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Turkey: Opposition supporters rally in Ankara

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Tens of thousands of demonstrators have rallied in Ankara in support of the opposition CHP party and its leader Ozgur Ozel, who could find himself ousted on Monday at the hands of judges in Ankara. Supporters say it's a politically motivated attack by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Breakdown
  • CHP supporters rallied in Ankara calling for President Erdogan's resignation and supporting their leader, Özgür Özel.
  • A court is set to decide whether to overturn the CHP's 2023 congress over alleged vote rigging, potentially removing Özel as chairman. 23s
  • Critics accuse Erdogan of trying to sideline opposition figures ahead of elections, with many CHP members jailed on corruption and terrorism charges. 58s
  • The government denies political motives, stating the judiciary is independent. 1m 17s
  • CHP supporters and leaders claim the charges are fabricated and politically motivated. 1m 24s
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