Turkish authorities detain Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu amid alleged corruption and terror probe

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Turkish police have detained Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key opposition figure, amid allegations of corruption and terror connections. This follows significant electoral setbacks for the ruling party. Imamoglu, contesting multiple legal challenges, remains defiant. His arrest raises concerns over political motivations and...

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Arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sparks student protests in Istanbul and other Turkish cities
Arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sparks student protests in Istanbul and other Turkish cities Hundreds of students took to the streets of Istanbul on Thursday, defying a four-day protest ban to condemn the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The opposition leader and key rival to President Erdogan was detained in a dawn raid on Wednesday, accused of corruption and terror links. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/20/arrest-of-istanbul-mayor-ekrem-imamoglu-sparks-student-protests-in-istanbul-and-other-turk Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

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