Turkish Police Storm Opposition Party's Offices, Raising Fears for Democracy The storming of the main opposition CHP party's offices by Turkish police, firing tear gas and rubber bullets at party supporters and officials, has all the hallmarks of a dramatic news story.
However, scratch beneath the surface, and a disturbing pattern of authoritarian behavior emerges.
Ozgur Ozel, the CHP's elected leader, was removed from office last Thursday by an appeals court that handed power back to his predecessor, Kemal Kilicdaroglu.