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Fateful week ahead

Turkey's opposition warns that Monday’s pivotal court hearing could mark a decisive step in Erdogan’s use of the judiciary to sideline rivals and tighten his grip on power.

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Greetings from Ankara.

Inside Turkey, developments were quiet this week. But on Monday, a court will hear a challenge to the main opposition party's chair, Ozgur Ozel, and many expect his dismissal in what could be a fatal blow to the country’s democracy.

Wishing you a peaceful weekend ☮️

Ezgi (Follow me on X: @ezgi_akin)

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