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Explained: Turkey’s crackdown on İstanbul mayor and its broader implications

Explained: Turkey’s crackdown on İstanbul mayor and its broader implications

İmamoğlu, who is seen as a strong challenger to President Erdoğan, faces the risk of losing both his chance to run for president and his position as mayor of İstanbul.

Today 16:33 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Thousands protest İstanbul mayor’s detention outside city hall

Thousands protest İstanbul mayor’s detention outside city hall

“They know thousands of us are here, but they don’t care," said one citizen.

Today 11:32 Ali Dinç

İstanbul mayor’s construction company seized amid investigation

İstanbul mayor’s construction company seized amid investigation

İmamoğlu was taken into custody in connection with two separate investigations involving allegations of terrorism and corruption. The confiscation of the company concerns the latter investigation, where prosecutors accuse him of “forming a criminal organization for personal gain.”

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İmamoğlu detention: 'Election alliance with Kurds is not a terror crime,' says MP

İmamoğlu detention: 'Election alliance with Kurds is not a terror crime,' says MP

"This is a coup against politics and democracy. Now, they will try to seize the municipalities as well. The government’s actions show that we are facing an outright coup and a system of political confiscation," says Tanrıkulu.

19 March 2025 Tuğçe Yılmaz

İmamoğlu’s detention protested in parliament

İmamoğlu’s detention protested in parliament

Members of the İstanbul mayor's CHP protested his detention in the parliament.

Turkey's justice minister dismisses calls for protests amid İmamoğlu investigation

Turkey's justice minister dismisses calls for protests amid İmamoğlu investigation

"The judiciary does not take orders or instructions from anyone. Judicial rulings are binding for all, and there are no privileges before the law," Tunç asserted, criticizing public calls for protests and references to a "coup" targeting the oppositon.

Pro-Kurdish group at center of İmamoğlu investigation slams ‘coup amid peace talks’

Pro-Kurdish group at center of İmamoğlu investigation slams ‘coup amid peace talks’

"Peace and a coup cannot coexist," says Meral Danış-Beştaş, spokesperson of the Peoples' Democratic Congress.

19 March 2025 Ruken Tuncel

MHP's Bahçeli calls for patience amid İmamoğlu crackdown

MHP's Bahçeli calls for patience amid İmamoğlu crackdown

Bahçeli strongly criticized those characterizing İmamoğlu’s detention as a "coup attempt."

Profile: Ekrem İmamoğlu, İstanbul mayor and Erdoğan’s key rival sent behind bars

Since he was elected the mayor of Turkey's largest city in 2019, İmamoğlu has been a central figure in Turkey's political landscape.

Turkish lira tumbles as İmamoğlu's detention shakes markets

Turkish lira tumbles as İmamoğlu's detention shakes markets

Dollar, euro and gold saw historic highs against the lira.

Turkey restricts social media amid crackdown on İstanbul mayor

Turkey restricts social media amid crackdown on İstanbul mayor

All major social media and messaging apps are being throttled.

İstanbul mayor detained on multiple charges as he prepared to challenge Erdoğan for presidency

İstanbul mayor detained on multiple charges as he prepared to challenge Erdoğan for presidency

Ekrem İmamoğlu and more than 100 others including municipal officials and CHP members have been taken into custody on corruption and terrorism-related allegations. The mayor was poised to run in his party's presidential primary.

İstanbul mayor's university diploma revoked, blocking potential presidential bid

İstanbul mayor's university diploma revoked, blocking potential presidential bid

İmamoğlu, Erdoğan's anticipated rival in Turkey's next presidential election, already faces multiple charges carrying potential years-long prison sentences and has now also lost his diploma.