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Turkey detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor

  • Erdogan has detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and 37 others over social media posts, marking a move to eliminate political rivals.
  • Imamoğlu’s university degree was revoked, a necessary requirement for presidential candidacy, and he faces charges of corruption and organized crime.
  • The CHP party claims this is a politically motivated action aimed at preventing İmamoğlu from running in upcoming elections.
  • Erdogan's desire to maintain control over domestic politics is reflected in his actions, which include the revocation of Imamoğlu's university degree.
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Kathimerini English Edition broke the news in Athens, Greece on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
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