Turkey jails Istanbul mayor before trial, stoking opposition anger
The mayor of Istanbul is President Erdogan's most serious rival and was about to be selected as an opposition candidate in presidential elections. Shortly before that could happen, Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested.
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2 developments- Mar 19, 2025Turkey detains Istanbul mayor, Erdogan's main rival
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