Mass Protests Erupt After Turkish Court Orders Detention of Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

The opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu has been deposed as Istanbul mayor. A court previously imposed pre-trial detention on the promising Erdogan opponent.

Turkish court jails Istanbul Mayor pending trial on corruption charges

NewsFeedA Turkish court has ordered Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu to be held in jail ahead of a trial on corruption charges. Imamoglu, who denies the charges, is a key rival to President Erdogan. His arrest sparked mass protests. The government says the courts acted independently.Published On 23 Mar 202523 Mar 2025 Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source The post Turkish court jails Istanbul Mayor pending trial on corruption charges ap…

Ekrem Imamoglu is being removed from office as mayor of Istanbul, Turkey's Interior Ministry announced.

Istanbul mayor arrested over corruption: state media

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was officially arrested Sunday on corruption charges, the Turkish state-run Anadolu news agency reported.

Istanbul mayor vows to fight on as court formalises arrest

Istanbul's embattled opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, vowed on Sunday to fight on after a court formalised his arrest -- a move that has sparked Turkey's worst street unrest in more than a decade.

Travel advice for Istanbul after protests engulf Turkey over mayor arrest

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