Gökhan Günaydın
Esenyurt mayor arrested, trustee appointed in his place
Ahmet Özer, who was elected mayor of Esenyurt by the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) in the 31 March elections arrested and İstanbul Deputy Governor Can Aksoy appointed as trustee in his place.
Top court to hear challenge against stray dog law
Türkiye's top court has agreed to hear a case challenging a controversial law regulating the handling of stray dogs, following a petition by the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP).
The CHP filed the application on Aug. 15, seeking to annul 16 of the 17 articles of the new law, which it argues violates constitutional protections for animal rights and the environment.
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CHP applies to top court to annul law on stray dogs
The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has appealed to the Constitutional Court for the annulment of a law regarding the handling of stray dogs.
"We have submitted our 183-page appeal to the high court after meticulous work with all the relevant parties, including civil society," CHP deputy leader Gökhan Günaydın said on Aug. 15 after he submitted the appeal.