On July 5, 2025, Turkish authorities conducted an anti-corruption operation, resulting in the detention of several mayors.
The mayors of Antalya, Adana, and Adıyaman, all members of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), were arrested. Also detained were municipal officials and the deputy mayor of Istanbul's Büyükşehir district.
These arrests have raised concerns about judicial independence and democracy in Turkey, with international organizations and the opposition expressing alarm.