Imprisoned Turkish Mayor Calls Out Western Silence on Erdoğan's Oppression

In a striking statement, the jailed mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem İmamoğlu, has publicly condemned the Western countries for their silence regarding President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's administration's oppressive tactics. İmamoğlu, who has become a prominent figure in the opposition against Erdoğan’s political dominance, made these remarks during an interview conducted from prison, where he is currently serving a sentence based on accusations that many observers consider politically motivated.

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Turkish Police Detain Leading Erdogan Opponent Ekrem Imamoglu

In a dramatic escalation of political tensions in Turkey, police have detained Ekrem Imamoglu, the prominent Istanbul mayor and a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. This incident, which occurred amid ongoing local elections, has raised significant concerns regarding the state of democracy in Turkey and the treatment of political opponents.

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