Turkey launches probe into calls for economic boycott after Istanbul mayor’s arrest
- Ekrem 0mamoğlu, Istanbul's mayor and the main opposition candidate, had his diploma revoked by Istanbul University, disqualifying him from the presidency under Turkish law.
- Following his diploma annulment, 0mamoğlu was arrested, facing serious charges including corruption and leading a criminal organization.
- Protests erupted nationwide after 0mamoğlu's arrest, leading to increased police presence and cancellation of police leave in major cities.
- In response to 0mamoğlu's arrest, the government heightened police presence and prepared for unrest reminiscent of the Gezi Protests.
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Imamoglu's fate still uncertain, despite fierce protests in Turkey
As charges of corruption, extortion, bribery and leading a criminal organization continue in Turkey against jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, based mainly on anonymous witnesses, protests against the detention of Turkish President Erdogan’s biggest political rival continue. Turkish society is divided in its reactions.
"It's a snowball that is growing: in Turkey, police violence and arbitrary condemnations rise with a cran
REPORT - Lawyers and families denounce an increase in police violence during demonstrations, including acts of sexual assault, and justice more than ever at the orders of President Erdogan.
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