Sunday, April 19, 2026

Istanbul District Mayor Detained in Overnight Operations

 

Istanbul District Mayor Detained in Overnight Operations

In an ongoing legal and political crackdown targeting the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), Turkish police have detained Onursal Adıgüzel, the mayor of Istanbul’s Ataşehir district. The overnight operation also resulted in the detention of three deputy mayors and 14 other individuals. This event represents a continuation of heightened law enforcement actions directed at municipalities administered by the country's primary opposition party.

Sources: * Turkish Minute


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