The case involving Istanbul's former mayor puts Turkey's judiciary under the spotlight

The case involving Istanbul's former mayor puts Turkey's judiciary under the spotlight

As İmamoğlu faces prison and opposition voices are silenced, Turkey’s democracy hangs in the balanceOriginally published on Global VoicesFeature image created using Canva Pro elements. The latest conviction of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, marks a critical escalation in Turkey's ongoing erosion of judicial independence and democratic norms. As one of the most prominent opposition figures in the country, İmamoğlu’s legal troubles highlight wh…