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Opposition mayor detained in Istanbul municipality raid

Turkish authorities have moved on another municipality run by the opposition CHP. Police detained the mayor and others in Silivri, an Istanbul district. Many other CHP mayors have been detained on corruption and other charges seen by many as politically motivated.

June 12, 2026 at 11:12

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