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Turkish authorities have detained the mayor of Istanbul, just days before he was due to be selected as a presidential candidate. Ekrem Imamoglu, from the secular Republican People’s Party (CHP), is seen as one of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s strongest political rivals.
Prosecutors accused him of corruption and aiding a terrorist group, calling him a “criminal organisation leader suspect”. Police detained 100 people, including other politicians, journalists, and businessmen, as part of the investigation.
Imamoglu said online that “the will of the people cannot be silenced”. In a social media video, he vowed to “stand resolute” for the people of Turkey and all who uphold democracy and justice worldwide.
Protests have erupted on Turkey’s streets, university campuses, and in underground stations, with crowds chanting anti-government slogans. The government has banned public gatherings in Istanbul as part of four days of restrictions. Many streets in Istanbul have also been closed to traffic, while some metro lines have been cancelled.
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