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Court rejects appeal of arrested Esenyurt mayor Ahmet Özer, trustee appointment upheld

Court rejects appeal of arrested Esenyurt mayor Ahmet Özer, trustee appointment upheld

Özer’s lawyers argued in a 40-page petition that the “PKK membership” allegation was unfounded, emphasizing that he has served as a public figure for nearly 40 years.

7 November 2024

Erdoğan sues İstanbul’s İmamoğlu for 1 million liras over criticism of district mayor’s arrest

Erdoğan sues İstanbul’s İmamoğlu for 1 million liras over criticism of district mayor’s arrest

The İstanbul mayor describing the president as “wielding a stick" crossed the line of respectful political discourse, according to Erdoğan’s legal team.

2 November 2024

Thousands protest opposition municipality's takeover in İstanbul

Thousands protest opposition municipality's takeover in İstanbul

Leaders of the CHP and the pro-Kurdish DEM held a rally in the Esenyurt district in response to Mayor Ahmet Özer's arrest o dubious "terrorism" charges and suspension from duty.

31 October 2024 Ruken Tuncel

Who is Ahmet Özer, the arrested mayor of İstanbul's Esenyurt district?

Who is Ahmet Özer, the arrested mayor of İstanbul's Esenyurt district?

A distinguished academic in Turkey, Prof. Özer was elected the mayor of Esenyurt in the 2024 local elections.

31 October 2024

Esenyurt mayor replaced by trustee, says investigation ‘politically motivated’

Esenyurt mayor replaced by trustee, says investigation ‘politically motivated’

For the first time, a member of the main opposition CHP has been removed from office over ‘terrorism’ charges against them. Mayor Ahmet Özer's testimony has been obtained by the state media despite a confidentiality order on the investigation.

31 October 2024

İstanbul's Esenyurt district mayor remanded in custody in 'terror' investigation

İstanbul's Esenyurt district mayor remanded in custody in 'terror' investigation

CHP and DEM members protest outside the courthouse as unconfirmed reports claim that Ahmet Özer will be replaced by a government-appointed trustee.

30 October 2024

CHP members gather outside İstanbul police HQ to protest detention of Esenyurt mayor

CHP members gather outside İstanbul police HQ to protest detention of Esenyurt mayor

Party members and the İstanbul Bar chairperson criticized the raid on Mayor Ahmet Özer’s home, noting that he should have been summoned to provide a statement.

30 October 2024 Ruken Tuncel

İstanbul district mayor from main opposition CHP detained in ‘terror’ investigation

İstanbul district mayor from main opposition CHP detained in ‘terror’ investigation

Ahmet Özer, a member of the main opposition party CHP, is accused of having contact with the PKK.

30 October 2024