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Turkey: Istanbul Mayor Detained Over Graft, Terror Links

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Turkey: Istanbul Mayor Detained Over Graft, Terror Links
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MAR 19
Above: Ekrem Imamoglu addresses the CHP leadership and parliamentarians on Feb. 27, 2025, in Ankara, Turkey.  Image copyright: Serdar Ozsoy/Contributor/Getty Images News via Getty Images
story last updated MAR 20

The Spin

Left narrative

Imamoglu's detention is a coup, a politically motivated attempt to eliminate a strong opposition figure who poses a serious threat to Pres. Erdoğan's power, following Imamoglu's successful victories in local elections and growing popularity as a potential presidential candidate. However, he will not give in and stand resolutely for the people of Turkey and all who uphold democracy and justice worldwide.

XNBC

Right narrative

Imamoglu's detention shows that no one is above the law or exempt from accountability. The legal actions against Imamoglu stem from legitimate investigations into links to corruption and terrorism, with the courts operating independently and free from political influence. Opposing justice and law will invite chaos and violence and deal a blow to Turkey's progress toward becoming a terror-free country.

XHürriyet Daily News

Metaculus Prediction


Public Figures

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan


Political split

LEFT

RIGHT

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