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Turkish Municipalities Under Trusteeship

Turkey's Interior Ministry appointed trustees to several municipalities, sparking debate over the legality and timing of the decision. The YSK representative defended the action, stating it aligns with municipal law.

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Interior Ministry Of TurkeyHalkların Eşitlik Ve Demokrasi Partisi (Dem Parti)Supreme Election Board (Ysk)Akp

Recep ÖzelSaygı Öztürk

Why were trustees appointed to the municipalities?: The Interior Ministry of Turkey appointed trustees to four municipalities, including Mardin, Batman, and Halfeti, due to alleged links to terrorism.
How did Recep Özel justify the actions taken by the government?: Özel justified the trustee appointments by asserting that voters do not elect officials to fund terrorist organizations but to improve their lives; those involved will face consequences.
What is the YSK's stance on the legality of the trustee appointments?: Recep Özel, AKP representative on the Supreme Election Board (YSK), stated that the lack of a finalized conviction doesn't prevent candidacy and that the trustee appointments comply with the Municipal Law.
What is the legal basis for the appointment of trustees to municipalities?: The YSK's role is limited to appeals, and the decision to appoint trustees is based on the Municipal Law, not election law, according to Özel.
What is the main question raised regarding the timing of these appointments?: The article highlights the question of why individuals with pending investigations or accusations were allowed to run for election in the first place.

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