Summary
Turkish authorities arrested around 30 people, including opposition party members and local officials, in Istanbul and Adana over corruption claims. This is part of a series of actions against the political opponents of President Erdogan, which began with the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu.
Key Facts
- Turkish authorities ordered the arrest of 47 people, detaining 30 for alleged corruption.
- The arrested individuals include opposition party members and local municipal officials.
- This crackdown is the fifth wave of arrests against political rivals of President Erdogan.
- Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was arrested earlier and is a notable rival of Erdogan.
- Imamoglu has denied charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist organization.
- His arrest sparked widespread protests and further arrests across Turkey.
- The Istanbul prosecutor's office stated that 819 people arrested in previous protests will face trials.
- The UN and Amnesty International have expressed concerns over these mass arrests.
