The Republican People's Party (CHP), Turkey's main opposition party, has declared that the nation has ceased to be a democracy following a violent police raid on its headquarters in Ankara. CHP leader Ozgur Ozel stated the party would continue its operations from the streets after police used tear gas and rubber bullets to forcibly remove members from the building. This crackdown follows a court ruling that nullified Ozel's election as party leader, reinstating Kemal Kılıcdaroglu, who previously led the party without winning a national election. Ozel condemned the ruling as a product of Erdogan's manipulation of the judiciary and characterized Turkey as having devolved into an authoritarian regime. Erdogan's administration has increasingly targeted political opponents, including the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on charges perceived as politically motivated. Ozel emphasized the need for the CHP to adapt and fight for democracy, as the party has historical significance, having been founded by Turkey's first president, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.