Earthquakes in Turkey: Nearly 180 people detained after thousands of buildings collapse
Nearly 180 people were detained and another 600 are being investigated in cases initiated after thousands of buildings collapsed in Turkey's earthquakes. Among those arrested is a mayor of a town near the epicenter of the earthquake.
At the same time, opposition parties and some construction experts accuse President Erdogan's administration of not enforcing construction regulations. According to official data, more than 160,000 buildings collapsed or were severely damaged, raising questions about whether the impact of the earthquakes was worsened by construction deficiencies. Following the devastating earthquakes of February 6, produced in Turkey and Syria, 50 thousand people died.
