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Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu's Arrest Draws Protests and Global Condemnation

Ekrem Imamoglu, a key opposition figure and potential 2028 presidential candidate, faces charges of corruption and terrorism, which critics claim are politically motivated.

Istanbuls Bürgermeister Ekrem Imamoglu
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Overview

  • Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul's mayor and a prominent rival to President Erdogan, was arrested on charges of corruption and alleged ties to the PKK, which he denies.
  • The arrest occurred just days before his expected nomination as the CHP's 2028 presidential candidate, intensifying accusations of political interference by Erdogan's government.
  • Protests erupted across Turkey, with demonstrators accusing Erdogan of using the judiciary to suppress opposition, despite a four-day ban on gatherings and news reporting in Istanbul.
  • The Turkish lira and stock market experienced sharp declines following Imamoglu's detention, signaling economic instability tied to the political crisis.
  • International leaders, including the EU Commission, condemned the arrest as a threat to democracy, urging Turkey to uphold democratic principles and human rights.