Fallout from arrest of Istanbul mayor forces cancellation of city event for Olympic sports leaders

The arrest of Istanbul's mayor Imamoglus is continuing: in Turkey, actors are now also under pressure because they publicly support themselves with boycott calls against the government.

“The Turkish authorities immediately release the mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu, and drop the unfounded accusations against him and those involved in the same investigation.” (BEND)

Turkey seeks three-year jail terms for journalists covering Imamoglu protests

Scores face prison over participation in Istanbul demonstrations outside city hall

Fallout from arrest of Istanbul mayor forces cancellation of city event for Olympic sports leaders

The arrest and detention of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, last month has forced the cancellation of an international conference of Olympics officials and sports leaders in the city.

The German efforts to release the Turkish opposition politician İmamoğlu are manageable. Green politicians now travelled to Turkey - and got into a trade-off with Erdoğan's party. By Iris Sayram.

As of Wednesday, the CHP is calling for new demonstrations in several cities for the arrest of the presidential candidate İmamoğlu. The government is seeking prison sentences for demonstrators.