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Imamoglu Challenges Erdogan: Calls for Early Elections Amid Legal Struggles

2/13/2026

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Jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu challenged Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to call early elections.
Imamoglu remains influential despite facing multiple legal challenges, including a trial set for March.
He claims the government's judicial actions aim to block his presidential bid.
Erdogan's appointment of a prosecutor seeking a lengthy prison sentence for Imamoglu has intensified opposition criticism.

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Jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu challenged Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to call early elections.
Imamoglu remains influential despite facing multiple legal challenges, including a trial set for March.
He claims the government's judicial actions aim to block his presidential bid.
Erdogan's appointment of a prosecutor seeking a lengthy prison sentence for Imamoglu has intensified opposition criticism.