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Turkish opposition leader is attacked in Istanbul, raising fears over politicians’ safety

ISTANBUL (AP) — The leader of Turkey’s main opposition party was attacked as he left a memorial ceremony in Istanbul on Sunday.

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Turkish opposition leader is attacked in Istanbul, raising fears over politicians' safety

Republican People’s Party or (CHP) leader Ozgur Ozel delivers a speech during a CHP convention, in Ankara, Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Unal)

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ISTANBUL (AP) — The leader of Turkey’s main opposition party was attacked as he left a memorial ceremony in Istanbul on Sunday.

Ozgur Ozel, who heads the Republican People’s Party, or CHP, was leaving the Ataturk Cultural Center in the city center when a white-haired man approached him and struck him in the face with an open hand, televised footage showed.

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