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Turkey marks Adnan Menderes anniversary and CHP leadership changes
Turkey marks the 65th anniversary of the execution of former Prime Minister Adnan Menderes, Foreign Minister Fatin Rüştü Zorlu, and Finance Minister Hasan Polatkan following the May 27, 1960 military coup. Commemoration ceremonies were held in Menderes' hometown of Çakırbeyli, Aydın, and at the memorial site in Topkapı, Istanbul. Officials and academics emphasized the importance of national will and the rule of law, describing the executions as a dark chapter in Turkish democratic history.
In separate political developments, the Istanbul 45th Civil Court of First Instance has lifted the precautionary measures regarding the CHP Istanbul Provincial Presidency. This ruling effectively ends the term of Gürsel Tekin and his appointed temporary committee, who had been serving as trustees following a legal dispute over the 2023 provincial congress. Tekin stated that while his role as a court-appointed trustee has concluded, he intends to continue his responsibilities within the party based on previous appointments by the CHP leadership.
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AK Parti · Adnan Menderes · Aydın · CHP · Fatin Rüştü Zorlu · Gürsel Tekin · Halit Selvi · Hasan Polatkan · Imrali · Istanbul 45. Asliye Hukuk Mahkemesi · Turkey · Yassıada
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Halit Selvi served in the Ceremony Company on Yassıada.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Menderes defended his urban planning projects, including Vatan Avenue, by citing Istanbul's population growth.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Selvi's unit was responsible for transporting Adnan Menderes from prison to his trials and back.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Selvi witnessed the court president interrupting and scolding Menderes during his defense.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Halit Selvi testified that former Prime Minister Adnan Menderes was a good person.