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- Imamoğlu’s university degree was revoked, a necessary requirement for presidential candidacy, and he faces charges of corruption and organized crime.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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Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu's fate hangs in the balance as prosecutors seek his arrest
The arrest this week of Imamoglu has intensified political tensions and sparked widespread protests across Turkey, with demonstrators rallying in multiple cities to voice their opposition
The protests in Turkey – SVT News broadcasts live
Over 300 people have been arrested during the widespread protests in Turkey this week. Tens of thousands have taken to the streets despite the government's repressive measures. SVT News broadcasts live. – There are thousands of people on the move here, says Tomas Thorén, SVT's Turkey correspondent, on site in Istanbul.
Protests grow – over 300 arrested
Over 300 people have been arrested after mass demonstrations in Turkey – which President Erdogan calls “street terror”. According to Turkey expert Halil Karaveli, the country has now embarked on a new path. – Erdogan has made a mistake, he tells Ekot.

Turkey braces for fourth night of protest as mayor arrives in court
Turkey was headed for a fourth straight night of protests late Saturday, as the biggest street unrest the country has seen in over a decade raged on over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
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