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Turkish opposition stronghold falls in Erdogan's hands as Izmir mayor defects

Cemil Tugay, the Mayor of Izmir, has officially joined President Erdogan's ruling AK Party after resigning from the CHP. His election victory in 2024 marked a significant defeat for the AK Party in a traditionally secular stronghold. This defection is interpreted as a symbolic win for Erdogan, as Izmir has…

The Times of India · 9h ago

Turkey's Kılıçdaroğlu opens door to İmamoğlu presidential bid in Euronews interview

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Kılıçdaroğlu defended his court-ordered return to the CHP leadership, said İmamoğlu is not a political prisoner but should not have been detained, and left the door open to backing İmamoğlu in a presidential bid.

Euronews · Sep 8

Turkish MPs back limited amnesty for Kurdish militants

ANKARA - A majority of Turkish MPs on Wednesday backed limited and conditional amnesty for PKK Kurdish militants, a first legislative step to end decades of deadly fighting.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

'Defect Or Be Jailed': Turkey Opposition Mayors Face New Threat

Turkish opposition leaders say the government has found a new way to silence dissent: pressuring its mayors and local officials to defect to the ruling party.

International Business Times · Oct 2, 2025

Turkey opposition faces wave of arrests and court fight over leadership

The legal noose is tightening around Turkey’s main opposition party, with waves of arrests targeting mayors and local officials. But the troubles of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) could deepen further, as a court case threatens the removal of its leadership.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 20, 2025

Turkiye court adjourns case challenging CHP opposition party’s congress

The postponed hearing could lead to the removal of Ozgur Ozel, the Republican People’s Party’s chairman.

Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2025

Graft Case Piles Pressure On Turkey's Main Opposition

A court hearing that could upend the leadership of Turkey's main opposition CHP is the latest bid to hobble the party behind a wave of spring protests that shook the government, analysts say.

International Business Times · Jun 29, 2025

Why are Turkey and the PKK turning to peace – and can it last?

Negotiations to end more than 40 years of conflict between the Turkish state and the Kurdistan Workers’ party (PKK) have taken on a concrete dimension. On May 12, two months after the PKK’s imprisoned leader, Abdullah Öcalan, wrote a letter in which he called on the group to lay down…

The Conversation · May 14, 2025

Kurdish militants PKK to disarm after decades of attacks against Turkey

Kurdistan Workers’ party says it will dissolve its guerrilla forces, months after call to do so from its jailed leader

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025

Kurdish Militant Group PKK Says Disbanding, Ending Armed Struggle

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) on Monday announced its dissolution, saying it was ending its armed struggle against the Turkish state and drawing a line under its bloody four-decade insurgency.

International Business Times · May 12, 2025