Turkish president Erdogan’s main rival Ekrem Imamoglu formally arrested and jailed pending trial
Many view his detention as a political move to remove him from the 2028 presidential race – deepening concerns over Turkey's democracy and the rule of law.
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Istanbul Mayor and President Erdogan's key rival, Ekrem Imamoglu. Pic: Reuters
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Demonstrations have taken place four days in a row. Pic: Reuters.
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President Erdogan has said his government will not tolerate street protests. Pic: PA
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A police officer uses crowd control spray to disperse demonstrators in Istanbul. Pic: Reuters.
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