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Istanbul mayor arrest was to stop presidency bid: opposition
Istanbul mayor arrest was to stop presidency bid: opposition

Istanbul mayor arrest was to stop presidency bid: opposition

The leader of Turkey’s CHP party said Erdogan fears competition from the arrested Ekrem Imamoglu. The arrest sparked nationwide protests, with Germany’s chancellor calling it “very bad” for Turkey’s EU relations. Thousands
4 weeks ago
Turkey detains Istanbul mayor Imamoglu in corruption probe
Turkey detains Istanbul mayor Imamoglu in corruption probe

Turkey detains Istanbul mayor Imamoglu in corruption probe

The Turkish president’s main political rival, Ekrem Imamoglu, was set to be nominated as his party’s presidential candidate. The opposition CHP has called his detention an “attempted coup.” Turkish authorities have detained
4 weeks ago