Turkish mayor arrested in dawn raid, video leak sparks rights outrage

Footage showing the arrest of Sinem Dedetaş, the mayor of Üsküdar, has been leaked to the press, prompting a sharp response from her party colleague, Çelik. The video, which captures Dedetaş being taken from her home, was distributed to select journalist groups. Çelik condemned the move, calling it a violation of personal rights. “The release of these images is both a serious disrespect to her personality rights and a clear infringement of her legal rights,” Çelik said. Dedetaş is known for her focus on community-oriented and social municipal policies in the Istanbul district of Üsküdar. The circumstances of her detention remain under scrutiny.