Turkish Police Storm CHP Headquarters Amid Political Crisis Turkish police stormed the headquarters of the main opposition party, the Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi (CHP), sparking widespread condemnation and raising concerns over the erosion of civil liberties in the country.
Understanding the Context of Turkish Politics Turkey's politics have been dominated by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) for nearly two decades.
Founded by Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the AKP has implemented a series of populist policies that have polarized the country's politics.