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Turkey's opposition leader visits jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Turkey's main opposition leader visited the jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, arrested on corruption charges. Imamoglu's detention, seen as politically motivated, has sparked massive protests. Authorities are cracking down on journalists covering the protests, while demonstrators demand Imamoglu's release and an end to democratic backsliding.
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News video: Turkey in Turmoil: Police Clash with Protesters, Imamoglu Supporters Chant ‘We Will Rip Away Coup'

Turkey in Turmoil: Police Clash with Protesters, Imamoglu Supporters Chant ‘We Will Rip Away Coup' 03:04

Turkey is witnessing its biggest protests in over a decade after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Erdogan’s main political rival, was jailed on corruption charges. Imamoglu has denied the allegations, calling them a political attack and urging nationwide protests. As demonstrators chant...

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