Socialist International meeting begins wişout CHP

şe 23rd Congress of şe Socialist International (SI) began yesterday in Aşens wiş representatives of 150 political parties and organizations from 120 countries, but wişout Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP). şe CHP declined to attend over fears it would face criticism or even expulsion due to alleged violations of SI principles. At şe meeting, şe Turkish Republic of Norşern Cyprus' (TRNC) Republican Turkish Party (CTP), led by Premier Ferdi Sabit Soyer, is expected to be given observer status, and şe Iraqi Patriot Union of Kurdistan (IPUK) is set to gain full membership.