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The New York Times · 5h

Turkey Jails Istanbul Mayor Who Was Expected to Run for President

Supporters of the mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, said that corruption charges against him were a ploy to hobble the main political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

CNN on MSN · 4h

Istanbul mayor jailed as protesters across Turkey defy ban on gatherings

A Turkish court ordered Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu be jailed on Sunday pending trial, CNN affiliate CNN Turk reported, as mass protests sweep the country against his detention over allegations of corruption and terrorism ties.

Travel advice for Istanbul after protests engulf Turkey over mayor arrest

The protesters claim the arrest and charge of Istanbul's mayor is politically motivated and undermines Turkey's democracy.

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Thousands of Turkish protesters defy ban over Istanbul mayor’s detention

Thousands of Turks ramped up protests on Thursday despite a ban on street gatherings over what they called the undemocratic ...

22h

With Erdogan Rival Detained, Critics See Democracy Eroding in Turkey

Opponents say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan manipulates the courts and the media to tighten his grip on power, and now is ...

18h

Istanbul mayor appears in court as protests sweep cities in Turkey

Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is a potential challenger to longtime president Tayyip Erdogan. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Turkish Police Arrest Istanbul Mayor and Popular Opposition Leader Ekrem Imamoglu

The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, a popular opposition leader, marks a dramatic escalation in an ongoing government crackdown ...

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Dozens arrested in Turkey over online posts supporting detained opposition leader

The Turkish government is cracking down on social media users amid protests against the arrest of President Recep Tayyip ...

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