Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Ankara, the capital, on Sunday to express their opposition to a legal case brought against the leadership of the main opposition political party, “Yeni Demokratiye” (New Democracy). The protest, organized across multiple city centers, marked a significant escalation of a year-long legal crackdown on the party’s members. Authorities have cited concerns regarding potential threats and violations of law as the basis for the legal action. Demonstrators chanted slogans demanding the release of the party’s leader and an end to the restrictions placed upon their activities. The event reflects a heightened political tension in Turkey.
Credits: The Straits Times World News