Murat Emir visits imprisoned Çankaya Mayor Hüseyin Can Güner: 'Extremely determined, extremely upright inside'
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- CHP Group Deputy Chairman Murat Emir visited the imprisoned Çankaya Mayor Hüseyin Can Güner in Sincan Prison.
- Emir asserted that the investigation against Güner is politically motivated.
- He stated that Güner remains "extremely determined, extremely upright" in prison.
Murat Emir, the Deputy Chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP) group, visited the detained Mayor of Çankaya, Hüseyin Can Güner, at Sincan Prison. Emir voiced strong support for Güner, asserting that the investigation against the mayor is politically motivated.
During his visit, Emir conveyed that Güner is maintaining a strong stance despite his imprisonment. "He is extremely determined, extremely upright in there," Emir stated, emphasizing the mayor's resilience. The CHP official also projected defiance, saying, "They cannot instill fear in any of us, they will not be able to."
Güner, the mayor of the capital Ankara's Çankaya district, was arrested as part of an investigation. While the specific charges were not detailed in the provided text, Emir's visit and statements suggest a political opposition to the legal proceedings. The CHP has frequently accused the ruling party of using the justice system for political purposes.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.