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Turkey Erupts in Protests After Mayor Imamoglu's Arrest

4/12/2025

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Turkey is in turmoil after the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges, widely viewed as a political maneuver. His detention has sparked massive protests, the largest in ten years. With an economic recession and soaring inflation, President Erdogan's hold on power is increasingly precarious as the opposition calls for early elections and accountability.

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Turkey is in turmoil after the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges, widely viewed as a political maneuver. His detention has sparked massive protests, the largest in ten years. With an economic recession and soaring inflation, President Erdogan's hold on power is increasingly precarious as the opposition calls for early elections and accountability.