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European Council Demands Release of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu

4/11/2025

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The European Council Parliamentary Assembly has united in a powerful call for the immediate release of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, denouncing his arrest as a blatant political maneuver. This urgent plea highlights a growing wave of protests across Turkey, where over 300 individuals are currently behind bars, igniting a fierce demand for the restoration of democracy and human rights.

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The European Council Parliamentary Assembly has united in a powerful call for the immediate release of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, denouncing his arrest as a blatant political maneuver. This urgent plea highlights a growing wave of protests across Turkey, where over 300 individuals are currently behind bars, igniting a fierce demand for the restoration of democracy and human rights.