Damal Mayor Kemal Çamliyurt was suspended from duty
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced that Ardahan province Damal Mayor Kemal Çamliyurt was suspended from office as a temporary measure within the scope of the Constitution and Municipal Law after he was arrested by the Hanak Criminal Judgeship of Peace on charges of accepting bribes.
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Damal Mayor Kemal Çamliyurt was suspended from office by the Ministry of Internal Affairs after he was arrested by the Hanak Criminal Judgeship of Peace on charges of accepting bribes.
In the written statement made by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, it was stated that "Ardahan province Damal Mayor Kemal Çamliyurt was suspended from office by the Ministry of Internal Affairs as a temporary measure in accordance with Article 127 of the Constitution and Article 47 of the Municipality Law No. 5393, upon his arrest by the Hanak Criminal Court of Peace dated 13.10.2026 and numbered 2026/15, within the scope of the crime of 'taking bribe'."
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The lawsuit against Kemal Çamliyurt will continue and, depending on the court decision, consequences such as his return to duty or removal of his status may occur.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the detailed indictment regarding the crime of bribery?
- How long will the detention period last?
- How long will the suspension period be?
- Who will be the interim administration in Damal Municipality?
