Political Crisis Erupts Over Judicial Crackdown in Turkey
Turkish court removed Republican People's Party chairman Ozgur Ozel. 2023 congress election of Ozel annulled due to vote rigging allegations. Kemal Kilicdaroglu ordered to replace Ozel by Ankara court. Court overturned lower court's ruling that dismissed vote rigging claims. Borsa Istanbul index fell 6% and sovereign bonds slid 1.2 cents. CHP deputy Ali Mahir Basarir called ruling an 'attempted coup'. Kilicdaroglu expressed willingness to reclaim role despite judicial crackdown. Hundreds of party members detained in ongoing judicial crackdown. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's status remains uncertain. President Erdogan may call for early vote before 2028 election