Turkish Opposition Mayor Sentenced to Over 46 Years in Prison
A Turkish court has sentenced Niyazi Nefi Kara, the former mayor of Manavgat in Antalya, to more than 46 years in prison. Kara, a former member of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), was found guilty of charges including corruption, money laundering, and leading a criminal organization. The former deputy mayor also received a 40-year sentence. This verdict is part of a broader series of legal proceedings against CHP municipal officials following recent local elections, where the ruling AKP party lost control of several key cities. The CHP characterizes these trials as a politically motivated campaign and judicial manipulation by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government. Conversely, Erdoğan denies any influence over the judiciary. The case highlights escalating tensions in Turkish politics, paralleling the high-profile prosecution of former Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, who faces potentially millennia in prison. Kara had previously resigned from the CHP months after his removal from office. The proceedings underscore the deepening rift between the opposition and the state apparatus in Turkey.
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