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European Mayors Unite for Istanbul's Democracy and Rights

4/8/2025

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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo passionately backed Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, emphasizing that his voice for millions in Turkey is being silenced. She rallied European mayors to champion democratic freedoms, as a united coalition from major cities issued a powerful statement demanding the release of political prisoners and the protection of human rights.

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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo passionately backed Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, emphasizing that his voice for millions in Turkey is being silenced. She rallied European mayors to champion democratic freedoms, as a united coalition from major cities issued a powerful statement demanding the release of political prisoners and the protection of human rights.