Turkey jails Istanbul mayor before trial, stoking opposition anger
A Turkish court on Sunday jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival, pending ...
Turkey detains nine journalists over protests against Istanbul mayor's arrest, union says
Turkish authorities have detained nine journalists who covered overnight protests in several cities against the arrest of ...
Prosecutors request formal arrest of Istanbul mayor and top challenger to Turkey’s Erdogan
His arrest this week has sparked widespread protests across Turkey, with demonstrators rallying in multiple cities to voice ...
Turkish court formally arrests Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, sparking protests
A Turkish court formally jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political opponent, ...
Turkey detains 343 people over protests against Istanbul mayor’s detention, interior ministry says
Turkish authorities have detained 343 people during overnight protests in several cities against the detention of Istanbul ...
Why Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest has ignited mass protests in Turkey
In the months preceding his arrest, Imamoglu intensified his criticism of Erdogan's administration, which led to several ...
Police in Turkey arrest Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of President Erdogan
Critics say the arrest of Istanbul's mayor is part of a mounting crackdown by Turkey's president to silence all dissent.
Turkey Arrests Istanbul Mayor, Erdogan’s Top Political Rival
The mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was detained after prosecutors accused him of corruption and terrorism. The opposition said the ...