00:00If you don't like political drama but still want to stay informed, then this update on Turkey's crackdown is for you.
00:06Let's break down the facts. Fast!
00:08This week, Turkish authorities detained three more mayors from the opposition CHP party.
00:13Zeydan Karalar from Adana, Muhittin Bocek from Antalya, and Abdurrahman Tadere from Adyaman.
00:19The official charges? Organized crime, bribery, and tender rigging.
00:23All based on testimony from a cooperating businessman.
00:26These arrests are part of a wider campaign that's picked up speed since March, when Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoglu was jailed, sparking the largest protests in years.
00:36So far, over a dozen mayors and hundreds of party members have been targeted.
00:41The government insists courts act independently, but critics argue it's a strategy to weaken the opposition before the 2028 national elections.
00:49Media blackouts and more detentions in cities like Izmir and Manifgat add to fears for Turkey's democracy.
00:54Stay tuned for the latest on this developing story.
