Is this the effect of the 'opening'? While everyone removed the İmamoğlu banner, the fact that 2 DEM Party members did not drew attention

While the 'Freedom for İmamoğlu' banner was being removed at the Socialist International meeting in Istanbul, the fact that DEM Party Co-Chair Tülay Hatimoğulları and DEM Party Group Deputy Chair Sezai Temelli did not remove the banner did not go unnoticed.

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Is this the effect of the 'opening'? While everyone removed the İmamoğlu banner, the fact that 2 DEM Party members did not drew attention

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The Socialist International meeting, hosted by the CHP in Istanbul, brought together important leaders of the global left.

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At the summit, where 89 political parties from 81 countries across 6 continents participated as full members, ruling parties from many countries, from Albania to Ghana and from Spain to Mexico, were also represented.

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While the main theme of the meeting was determined as “For a World We Deserve, All Together or None of Us: A Global Vision Based on Values and Solidarity,” a message was given to strengthen international solidarity against pressures on democracy in Turkey.

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'FREEDOM FOR İMAMOĞLU' BANNER RAISED

At the event, where the opening speech was delivered by CHP Secretary General Selin Sayek Böke, a letter sent by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was also read in the hall.

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Following the letter, many foreign representatives attending the meeting supported the stage with banners reading “Freedom for İmamoğlu.”

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However, a striking detail emerged while the banners were being held up. While the vast majority of participants supported the banner, it was observed that DEM Party Co-Chair Tülay Hatimoğulları and DEM Party Group Deputy Chair Sezai Temelli did not hold up the İmamoğlu banner.

News Source : 12punto