Turkish authorities have detained five mayors and issued arrest warrants for dozens of officials amid a crackdown mainly targeting Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, who was jailed after challenging President Erdoğan. İmamoğlu’s arrest, which has led to significant anti-government protests, has raised investor concerns, prompting the central bank to intervene to stabilize the lira, while inflation remains high. Despite muted criticism from Western allies, CHP party leaders are convening to address the situation and respond to the escalating arrests of their members.
