There is currently no obstacle for İmamoğlu, who was announced as the CHP's presidential candidate, to be elected despite his arrest.
Protests erupted on Wednesday after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested following a dawn raid of his residence as authorities investigated allegations of corruption and terrorism.
Prosecutors accuse İmamoğlu of exploiting his position for financial gain, including the improper allocation of government contracts.
Authorities closed off roads and implemented a four-day demonstration ban in an effort to prevent protests following Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest.
The government's move to detain Ekrem İmamoğlu comes 24 hours after his university diploma was revoked.
People around the world joined forces to march against patriarchal societies, the gender gap and violence against women in rallies in cities across the world.
The Republican People’s Party, Turkey’s main opposition party, condemned the arrest as politically motivated, with Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu calling it an attempt to sway public...
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