Hundreds arrested in Turkey in protests against the detention of Istanbul's mayor

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the top challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is accused of corruption and terror links. The opposition says Imamoglu's arrest is politically motivated.

Mar 23, 2025 - 04:24
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Hundreds arrested in Turkey in protests against the detention of Istanbul's mayor
A protester shouts slogans during a protest against the arrest of Istanbul

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the top challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is accused of corruption and terror links. The opposition says Imamoglu's arrest is politically motivated.

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