Crackdown on İmamoğlu

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Profile: Ekrem İmamoğlu, İstanbul mayor and Erdoğan’s key rival sent behind bars

Since he was elected the mayor of Turkey's largest city in 2019, İmamoğlu has been a central figure in Turkey's political landscape.

Turkish lira tumbles as İmamoğlu's detention shakes markets

Turkish lira tumbles as İmamoğlu's detention shakes markets

Dollar, euro and gold saw historic highs against the lira.

Turkey restricts social media amid crackdown on İstanbul mayor

Turkey restricts social media amid crackdown on İstanbul mayor

All major social media and messaging apps are being throttled.

İstanbul mayor detained on multiple charges as he prepared to challenge Erdoğan for presidency

İstanbul mayor detained on multiple charges as he prepared to challenge Erdoğan for presidency

Ekrem İmamoğlu and more than 100 others including municipal officials and CHP members have been taken into custody on corruption and terrorism-related allegations. The mayor was poised to run in his party's presidential primary.

İstanbul mayor's university diploma revoked, blocking potential presidential bid

İstanbul mayor's university diploma revoked, blocking potential presidential bid

İmamoğlu, Erdoğan's anticipated rival in Turkey's next presidential election, already faces multiple charges carrying potential years-long prison sentences and has now also lost his diploma.

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