A Turkish court has jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu pending trial on corruption and terrorism-related charges. Imamoglu, a key political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has denied the allegations, calling them politically motivated. His detention has triggered the largest protests in Turkey in over a decade, with thousands rallying nationwide against what they see as an attack on democracy. Prosecutors have also sought the detention of several of his aides. The case is expected to have significant political implications ahead of Turkey’s upcoming elections.
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Турецький суд ув’язнив мера Стамбула до суду
A Turkish court jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu pending trial on Sunday, broadcaster AHaber said, after the country's biggest protests in more than decade against his detention and charges.
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Turkish court orders key Erdogan rival jailed pending trial on corruption charges
A court has formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges.
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Turkish court jails Istanbul mayor Imamoğlu pending trial
A Turkish court jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu on corruption charges pending trial on Sunday, broadcaster AHaber said. Imamoğlu was taken in
