Turkish authorities arrest key rival of Erdogan; critics say it’s ‘no coincidence’

Turkish authorities arrest key rival of Erdogan; critics say it’s ‘no coincidence’

'Attempting to associate judicial investigations and cases with our President is, to say the least, an act of audacity and irresponsibility,' Turkish official says

Students clash with police over detention of Istanbul mayor

Reuters reports that Turkey has detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, the main rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, on charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist group in what the main opposition party called "a coup." (Reuters)

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu (Aziz Karimov/Getty Images/File)

People protest the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in Istanbul on March 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

People protest the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in Istanbul on March 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (AP/Emrah Gurel/File)