Sera Kadıgil, an Istanbul Deputy for the Workers' Party of Turkey, Over Charges of Insulting the President'

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an ex officio investigation into Saliha Sera Kadıgil, an Istanbul deputy for the Workers' Party of Turkey (TİP), over charges of insulting the president and making threats. The probe stems from remarks she made during a rally held by TİP in İzmir on July 31, 2026. According to a statement from the prosecutor's office, Kadıgil's speech contained language directed at President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that prompted the legal action. The announcement was made on August 2, 2026. "Cumhurbaşkanına hakaret"