At the CHP's Extraordinary General Assembly in Ankara, Özgür Özel was re-elected as chairman with 1171 votes. Mayor Ümit Uysal withdrew his candidacy, while Berhan Şimşek did not secure enough votes. The assembly occurred amid a crackdown on opposition figures, including the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, which the opposition labeled a 'judicial coup.' An investigation into alleged vote-buying during the congress was launched by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. Former chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu confirmed he would not run again, while CHP Deputy Oğuz Kaan Salıcı announced plans for a competing list in future elections. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)