Turkey’s Erdogan Regime Escalates Crackdown on Opposition with Mass Arrests in Izmir

Turkey’s ruling elite under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan continues its relentless assault on political opposition, as authorities detained more than 120 officials affiliated with the Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Izmir—an unmistakable move to consolidate power and stifle democratic resistance. The mass detentions include prominent figures like former Izmir Mayor Tunc Soyer and CHP provincial leader Senol Aslanoglu. These arrests stem from an investigation into alleged corruption involving rigged municipal tenders and fraud, with prosecutors issuing warrants against a total of 157 officials connected to the opposition. But make no mistake: these sweeping actions are not about justice or fighting...