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Riot police in Izmir dispersed a midday rally led by Ozgur Ozel using tear gas and water cannons, amid a broader leadership dispute within Turkey's main opposition CHP.
The Izmir protest occurred as Eid al-Adha preparations began, with authorities closing Cumhuriyet Square and deploying riot police to break up crowds.
The rally in Izmir followed a court ruling that intensified the CHP leadership dispute by nullifying Ozgur Ozel's 2023 party chair election.
Ozel urged a rapid party congress and challenged Kilicdaroglu to a primary, signaling a fast-tracked leadership process ahead of Eid.
Ozel framed the fight as a public contest between the people and Erdogan, portraying the conflict as a struggle over Turkey's political pluralism.
Security forces blocked Cumhuriyet Square in Izmir, deploying riot police and water cannon to deter public gatherings during Eid coverage.
The episode is part of a broader pattern of moves against the CHP since the 2023 primary decision, affecting Turkey's oldest opposition party ahead of elections.
Ozel accused Erdogan of weakening Turkey's political pluralism by imprisoning rivals, arguing the opposition could defeat him if allowed to compete.
Clashes at CHP headquarters in Ankara intensified as security forces moved to eject party members amid ongoing leadership coverage.
The Guardian highlighted Erdogan's tightening grip ahead of elections, noting the next vote is shaping political dynamics in Turkey.

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Ozgur Ozel says he will stay in the CHP and urges a leadership vote among the party's 2 million members.
Kilicdaroglu calls for a party congress to democratically elect a new leader, saying there is no alternative.
The leadership struggle follows a court decision that annulled CHP's 2023 leadership vote and reinstated Kilicdaroglu.
Analysts say early elections could be possible if the CHP is divided and legally constrained.
Ozel's supporters barricaded the CHP headquarters after the court decision, drawing police intervention.
Erdogan's government argues the opposition faces legal troubles, while opponents claim a government-led legal plot aims to hobble rivals.
Kilicdaroglu, a CHP veteran, has long been unable to defeat Erdogan in past elections.
The dispute underscores broader rifts within the CHP as Turkey heads toward potential early elections.
Ozel's rising profile followed local wins in 2024 and the 2025 detention of Imamoglu.
The article notes ongoing arrests of CHP mayors and accusations against party figures amid the turmoil.

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