Istanbul Mayor Jailed

Turkey Rejects International Criticism, Detains Nearly 1,900 in Protests Over Jailed Istanbul Mayor

Turkish authorities have detained nearly 1,900 people across the country in connection with nationwide protests triggered by the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, Reuters reported on Thursday. The mass protests, which erupted after Imamoglu was jailed pending trial for alleged graft, have sparked condemnation from international bodies, rights groups,...

Massive Protests Sweep Turkey For 6th Night As Erdogan Says ‘Show’ Will End

Massive protests have swept Turkey for six consecutive nights following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent opposition figure and potential presidential candidate, foreign media reported. The demonstrations, initially sparked by Imamoglu's detention on corruption charges, have reportedly evolved into widespread expressions of dissent against President Recep Tayyip...

Turkey Jails Istanbul Mayor Before Trial, Triggering Nationwide Protests

A Turkish court on Sunday ordered the jailing of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a prominent opposition leader and chief political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, ahead of his trial on corruption charges, Reuters reported. The decision has triggered mass protests across Turkey and intensified accusations of political repression. İmamoğlu,...