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Turkish Government Appoints Trustees to HDP-Run Municipalities

The Turkish government appointed trustees to several municipalities run by the HDP, sparking protests and accusations of undermining democracy.

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Peoples Equality And Democracy Party (Hdp)Mardin Metropolitan MunicipalityBatman MunicipalityHalfeti MunicipalityTurkish Ministry Of Interior

Ahmet TürkMehmet KarayılanGülistan SönükGülcan Kaçmaz SayyiğitAbdullah Zeydan

What was the HDP's reaction to the government's actions?: Ahmet Türk, the mayor of Mardin, was removed due to a past conviction, while the other mayors were removed due to alleged financial irregularities.
What actions did the government take in response to the protests?: Following the trustee appointments, protests erupted in various cities, including Van, where police intervened, leading to several arrests. The government also imposed a temporary ban on public gatherings in Mardin.
What kinds of protests and reactions took place following the appointments?: The HDP has vowed to continue its resistance and challenges the legitimacy of the government's actions.
What were the main reasons cited by the Turkish government for the removal of the mayors?: The appointments followed allegations of financial mismanagement and were met with protests and condemnation from the HDP, which accused the government of undermining democracy.
Which municipalities in Turkey had their mayors replaced by government-appointed trustees?: The Turkish government appointed trustees to three municipalities run by the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (HDP): Mardin, Batman, and Halfeti.

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