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.
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Turkey's CHP party urges peaceful protests after Istanbul mayor's arrest despite ban
Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested in a dawn raid on his home on Wednesday over alleged corruption and links to a terrorist organisation, escalating a crackdown on opposition figures and dissenting voices.
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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu arrested, triggering protests across Turkiye. His detention on corruption and terrorism charges sparked demonstrations in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Adana. The Turkish government imposed a four-day protest ban, but opposition leaders urged continued rallies. Imamoglu's arrest also hit Turkish markets, with the lira plunging to a record low.
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Thousands rally in Istanbul for second night to protest against mayor İmamoğlu’s arrest
Prosecutors accuse İmamoğlu of exploiting his position for financial gain, including the improper allocation of government contracts.
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Istanbul's mayor has appeared before police for questioning on terror-related charges, a day after he was interrogated over corruption allegations. Sky News
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Thousands protest against arrest of Istanbul mayor seen as key Erdoğan rival
Authorities closed off roads and implemented a four-day demonstration ban in an effort to prevent protests following Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest.
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Turkish police have arrested over 340 people after a third consecutive night of protests against the arrest of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Mayor Imamoglu, who is President Erdogan's main political..
Ekrem Imamoglu arrested on corruption and terror links, sparking mass protests in Istanbul. The opposition-backed mayor was detained days before his expected 2028 presidential candidacy announcement...
"There is no justice, there is no law": Istanbul residents take to the street as the city's popular opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is detained in connection with two investigations into graft and..
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