Özgür Özel, Erdoğan's rival, launches party after CHP ouster

Özgür Özel, removed from CHP leadership by a court, leaves the party.

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He announces a new political party to challenge President Erdoğan.

This split could reshape Turkey's political landscape ahead of future elections.

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