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Turkey: Erdogan’s Chief Rival for President Arrested Days Before Party Nomination
Credit: Breitbart- Published 1 week ago
Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and chief rival for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the 2028 election, was arrested on Wednesday in a move denounced by opposition leaders as a “coup against the next president.”
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Published 1 week ago - 03:14
Thousands Protest In Istanbul Over Turkish President Erdogan's Main Rival- Mayor Imamoglu’s Arrest
Ekrem Imamoglu arrested on corruption and terror links, sparking mass protests in Istanbul. The opposition-backed mayor was detained days before his expected 2028 presidential candidacy announcement. Protesters clashed with riot police as authorities imposed a four-day ban on demonstrations and restricted social media. CHP’s leader slammed the arrest as a political coup, while Erdogan’s government denied interference. Imamoglu vowed to fight for fundamental rights and freedoms. Tensions escalate as Turkey’s political opposition unites against government crackdowns ahead of crucial elections.
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