Turkish authorities on July 29 detained an opposition district mayor in Istanbul and five others over alleged permit irregularities. Detention reflects expanded political crackdown.
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ISTANBUL, July 29 - Turkish authorities detained an opposition Istanbul district mayor and five others on Wednesday over alleged irregularities in building and occupancy permits, broadcaster NTV reported.
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Turkey detains another opposition mayor among dozens of suspects in crackdown Reuters
ANKARA, July 30 - Turkish police detained the opposition mayor of Ankara's Etimesgut district and 51 other suspects on Thursday in a graft investigation, the Interior Ministry said.