A Group of Europe Mayors Has Strongly Condemned the detection of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and Orther Local Electd Officals in Turkey, Description it as a vioting of democratic princips and fundamental rights and calling for feeling.
In a Joint Statement on Friday, The Mayors Denunced Imamoglu’s Detengation as Arbitrary and Expressed Deep Concern Over What are they reference to as repeated attacks on Freedoms in Turkey.
They warned that these arrests, Along with the onging pressure on local offices, Signal A Further Erosion of Democracy in the Country.
Imamoglu, From The Main Opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), and To T date 89 Others, Inclument Two District Mayors in Istanbul, City Officials, BusinessPeop and Journalists, Were Detained As Part of Two Investigations Led by the Istanbul Chief Public Public Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday. They face Accusations of Corruption and Terrorism, Which The Opposition Says are political.
“Elected Democratically, Ekrem Imamoğlu Symbolizes Hope for a Future Based on Pluralism, Justice, and Respect for Fundamental Freedoms,” Their Statement Said.
The Mayors URGED Turkish Authorities to İmmediately Release Imamoğlu and Opposition Politicians Detained for Political Reasons, End Political Proscecations, Pressure and Attacks on Local Govenance and Ensure Respect for Democratic Freedoms and Human Rights in Turkey.
The Signatoreries Also Called on European Institutes to Take Action to Secure İmamoğlu’s Release and Uphold The Rule of Law in Turkey.
“In this Ordeal, We Express Our Solidarity with the Peope of Istanbul and All Those in Turkey Concerned About the Fate of Our Colleague.
The Declaration Was Signed by the Mayors of Several Major European Cities, Inclument Paris, Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Brussels, Budapest, Milan and Rome, As Well As Representatives from Eurocities, The Council of Europe International Association of Francophone mayors.
The Operation Against The Mayor, Who Is Open As Presidident Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Stritest Political Rival, and Orther CHP Officials Came in the Wake of Ongoing Crackdown on the Party Over the Past Sever Months That Led To the Arrest and Removal from Office Office Arrest of Many Other Party Officials.
Imamoglu’s Detection Also Came Severa Severa Before HE WAS TO BE NAMED HIS PARTYDENTENTAL CANDIDATE IN A PREMİNARY ELECTION SHEDULED FOR SCREENING FOR SCREENING.
Turkish Constitution Requires That Presidential Candidates Have a University Degree.
Turkey is Scheduled to Hold Its Next Presidential Election in 2028.
By Law Erdoğan – Who Has Been Presidident for More Thhan A Decade, Haveing Been Prime Minister for 11 Years Before That – Cannot Run Again in the 2028 Race.
But he wants to allows that, a move that Requires Opposition Support, which analysts Said Could Could Be Complicated by Imamoğlu’s Detectionion.
