Turkish police seize opposition mayor
On Thursday, the Turkish police arrested former television actor who became the mayor, Ardal Peshiktchioglu, as part of a security campaign targeting the Turkish opposition. These arrests are part of investigations related to allegations of violations and forgery in the tenders of the Eitimsogut municipality in Ankara, and he is currently under investigation based on these claims. It is worth noting that Peshiktchioglu was elected in 2024 as the mayor representing the opposition Republican People’s Party. These arrests reflect the Turkish government's efforts to pursue opposition officials, as hundreds of opposition local officials—including deputy mayors, employees, and company managers—have been detained over the past two years. These campaigns are part of the government's crackdown against the opposition, especially amid ongoing investigations and protests against the detention of opponents of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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