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Turkish Police Arrest Istanbul Mayor, a Key Erdogan Rival, Over Alleged Corruption and Terror Links

Turkish authorities have detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as part of a corruption and terror investigation, according to media reports.
Prosecutors issued warrants for around 100 others, including businessmen and journalists, as part of this investigation, as reported by Anadolu Agency.
Istanbul University revoked Imamoglu's diploma, disqualifying him from running for president, stating the degrees of 28 people were void due to 'obvious error.'
The detentions have led to significant market reactions, with the Istanbul Stock Exchange dropping 7% and the Turkish lira losing value against the dollar.

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Turkey: Putsch at the Bosporus

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The Advocate & Democrat

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Turkey detains president's main election rival, sparking protests

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Fox News

Turkish authorities arrest key rival of Erdogan; critics say it's 'no coincidence'

Turkish authorities arrested the mayor of Istanbul on corruption charges. Supporters of the mayor protested the decision, accusing the government of Recep Tayyip Erdogan of political interference.

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World Socialist Web Site

Erdogan’s main rival, İstanbul mayor Ekrem , detained by police

The blatant attack on democratic rights sparked mass protests across the country.

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Business Live

Lira dives as Turkey detains popular Istanbul mayor

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El Universo

Criticisms are unleashed over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s opponent

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