19:44⇢CHP Congress Dispute Unfolds
⌨The Turkish media is prominently featuring domestic political developments concerning the Republican People's Party (CHP). A court reportedly canceled the CHP's Istanbul Provincial Congress and appointed Gürsel Tekin as a trustee (Medyascope). However, the CHP leader, Özgür Özel, declared that the party does not recognize this decision and has, in fact, expelled Gürsel Tekin (Bianet, Gerçek Gündem). A government minister also commented on the canceled congress (Sabah).