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Turkish Riot Police Deploy Tear Gas at Opposition Party Headquarters in Ankara

May 24, 2026
Turkey political protest
Turkey political protest

Riot control forces in Turkey have used tear gas to clear the headquarters of an opposition political party in Ankara, according to reports from Turkish media outlets.

The operation targeted the party's central offices in the capital city as authorities moved to disperse individuals gathered at the location. The deployment of tear gas marked an escalation in efforts to vacate the premises.

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