CHP Istanbul provincial headquarters' social media account seized

The official social media account of the CHP Istanbul Provincial Headquarters has been seized, it was reported. According to Sözcü newspaper, the account changed hands under a legal decision.

At the time the report was published, the CHP Istanbul leadership had not issued an official statement on the matter. Sözcü did not provide additional details about the grounds for the seizure or which court ruling it was based on.

Legal proceedings against social media accounts are rekindling debates in Turkey over political parties' control of their digital communication channels. The CHP had recently been in the public eye due to an internal 'absolute nullity' process within the party.

While the details of the incident and who the account has been transferred to remain unclear, the development carries political significance because it directly affects opposition parties' social media presence.