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Ankara court rejects Turkish main opposition's appeal against ruling to oust leader, media says

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Posted on May 22, 2026

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· Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Ankara Court Denies Appeal Against CHP Leader’s Ousting Amid Market Concerns

Ankara Court Decision and Political Repercussions

Details of the Court Ruling

ANKARA, May 22 (Reuters) - An Ankara court on Friday rejected an appeal by Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) against a ruling to oust its leader, the Cumhuriyet daily and other Turkish media said.

Ongoing Appeals and Legal Process

Further Appeals to Higher Courts

The CHP has appealed also to a higher court, as well as the Supreme Election Board (YSK), but no rulings have yet been made on those. The ousting of CHP Chairman Ozgur Ozel has inflamed a political crisis and rattled markets.

Market and Political Impact

(Reporting by Ece Toksabay; Writing by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by Huseyin Hayatsever)

Key Takeaways

  • Ankara court upheld annulment of CHP’s 2023 leadership election, temporarily reinstating former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, rejecting CHP’s appeal (apnews.com)
  • Markets tumbled in response: Borsa Istanbul’s main index fell over 6%, triggering a circuit breaker, while government bond yields also slipped (scmp.com)
  • The CHP is continuing its legal fight by appealing to a higher court and the Supreme Election Board amid growing political turmoil (apnews.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Turkey's main opposition leader?
The Ankara court rejected the CHP's appeal against the ruling to oust its leader, Ozgur Ozel.
Has the CHP appealed the court's decision?
Yes, the CHP has appealed to a higher court and the Supreme Election Board (YSK), but no decision has been made yet.
Which court dealt with the CHP appeal initially?
The initial appeal was reviewed and rejected by an Ankara court.

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