Mass Protests Erupt After Turkish Court Orders Detention of Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
- A court in Turkey ordered the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges, which many view as politically motivated, pending trial.
- Imamoglu's arrest ignited the largest protests in Turkey in over a decade, with demonstrations occurring across multiple cities.
- Istanbul police used tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters, and 343 suspects were detained during the unrest.
- The opposition Republican People's Party is conducting a primary to endorse Imamoglu as their candidate, despite his detention.
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Turkey jails Istanbul mayor before trial, stoking opposition anger | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
ISTANBUL >> A Turkish court on Sunday jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival, pending trial on corruption charges in a move that inflamed the country’s biggest protests in more than a decade.
Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested after an operation at his residence earlier this week, setting off the largest wave of street protests in Turkey in more than a decade.
The opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu has been deposed as Istanbul mayor. A court previously imposed pre-trial detention on the promising Erdogan opponent.
The opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu has been deposed as Istanbul mayor. A court previously imposed pre-trial detention on the promising Erdogan opponent.
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