Political tensions rise in Turkey involving DEM Party and YENİ Parti

In Turkey, DEM Party Ağrı Deputy Sırrı Sakık has criticized the new leadership of the İzmir Bar Association following the election of Serhat Sökmen. Sakık accused the new administration of treating support for Kurdish politicians Gültan Kışanak and Selahattin Demirtaş as a criminal matter. Additionally, Sakık commented on the appointment of former Turkish Bar Association President Metin Feyzioğlu as the Ambassador to Nicosia, characterizing the move as a political shift.

Separately, Karaburun Mayor İlkay Girgin Erdoğan has resigned from the YENİ Parti, announcing that she will continue her duties as an independent mayor. The resignation follows internal disputes regarding party lists and leadership during the Karaburun District Congress. Reports suggest the decision stemmed from disagreements over the management list and previous negotiations involving party officials.