Turkish police employed water cannons to disperse protests in Izmir, a coastal city, on May 26, 2026. The protests were organized by Ozgur Ozel, who was recently removed from his position as chair of the main opposition party following a court order.
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Turkish Police Use Water Cannons to Disperse Protests in Izmir
On May 26, 2026, protests in Izmir were met with police action, including the use of water cannons. The protests were led by Ozgur Ozel, who had been removed from his party leadership role due to a court ruling.
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