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Turkish Opposition Leader Imamoglu Detained and Suspended as Protests Escalate

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, accused of corruption, faces legal and political challenges as his detention fuels the largest protests in Turkey in over a decade.

  • Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul's mayor and a key opposition figure, has been placed in pretrial detention on corruption charges while terrorism allegations were dismissed by the court.
  • The Turkish Interior Ministry has suspended Imamoglu from his mayoral duties, citing his ongoing detention and investigation.
  • Nationwide protests against Imamoglu's detention have entered their fifth day, with significant police crackdowns and reports of mass arrests across multiple cities.
  • Despite his detention, the CHP has formally nominated Imamoglu as its presidential candidate for the 2028 election, though his candidacy faces legal uncertainties, including the revocation of his university degree.
  • International criticism, including statements from Germany and France, has condemned Imamoglu's detention as a setback for democracy in Turkey, urging adherence to legal and democratic norms.
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