Turkey's Istanbul Mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, has been detained on corruption and terrorism charges amid rising public protests. Seen as a significant challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the 2028 election, Imamoglu described the allegations as "immoral and baseless." His detention has raised concerns about Turkey's political climate and impacted financial markets. Imamoglu's Republican People's Party condemned the move, urging legal demonstrations. The mayor's court appearance followed a lengthy police interrogation, with a decision on his release expected soon.
This process has not only harmed Turkey's international reputation but has also shattered the public's sense of justice and trust in the economy.
Many view Imamoglu's detention as a politically-driven attempt to remove one of Erdogan's key rivals in the next presidential race, scheduled for 2028.
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