A Turkish court rules that effectively removes the head of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP). Multiple outlets report that the court annuls the CHP congress held in 2023, which elected the party leader. As a result of the annulment, the leader’s position is stripped in practice, the reports say. The ruling is described as a major setback for the CHP at a time when the party faces a series of legal challenges affecting its members and elected officials. The reports characterize the party as “beleaguered,” noting that these ongoing cases have contributed to political pressure on the opposition. While the reports focus on the court’s immediate effect—nullifying the congress and removing the leader’s mandate—they also frame the decision within the broader pattern of court actions involving opposition figures. The outlets do not provide details in the provided text on whether the ruling can be appealed or when the party would be required to hold a new leadership selection.