Published On: Sun, Mar 23rd, 2025

Turkish prosecutors want Istanbul mayor jailed as thousands protest his detention

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Turkish prosecutors have asked a court to jail Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and four of his aides pending trial on terrorism and corruption charges, Imamoglu’s office said, as thousands nationwide protest what they call his undemocratic detention.

CBC | World News

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Turkish prosecutors want Istanbul mayor jailed as thousands protest his detention