Turkey arrests leader of far-right party on charges of inciting violence through social media

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Far-right Turkish Victory Party leader arrested for inciting hatred and violence

Turkish authorities have arrested Ümit Özdağ, the leader of the far-right Victory Party, on charges of inciting hatred and violence through anti-refugee posts on social media. The arrest, confirmed by the party on Tuesday, has sparked political controversy and accusations of judicial interference. Özdağ, a 63-year-old politician known for his strong anti-immigration stance, was initially detained by police on January 20 as part of an investigati…

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Far-right Turkish politician Ümit Özdağ arrested

Turkish authorities arrested the leader of the far-right Victory Party (Zafer Party), Ümit Özdağ, on charges of inciting violence and hatred through a series of anti-refugee posts on social media, the party confirmed on Tuesday. Özdağ, 63, who has been an outspoken critic of Turkey’s refugee policies and is known for his calls to repatriate millions of Syrian refugees, was detained by police. His arrest was part of an investigation into allegati…

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Allegations of Injury to the People - Head of Turkish Opposition Party Arrested

In Turkey, the chairman of the ultra-right-wing Zafer party, Özdag, has been arrested for allegations of injury.

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Head of Turkish opposition party arrested

In Turkey, right-wing politician Ümit Özdag was arrested for allegedly insulting President Erdogan. A short time later, an arrest warrant was issued against him on further charges.

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Türkiye's opposition party leader arrested for "inciting hatred, hostility" - China.org.cn