Turkish court orders Istanbul mayor Imamoglu jailed pending trial

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been formally arrested on corruption charges, sparking mass protests across Turkey. The court also released him under judicial control measures for a separate terror-related charge, potentially preventing the government from appointing a trustee to run the city. The main opposition party, European leaders, and thousands of protesters have criticized the actions against Imamoglu, with security tightened in Istanbul ahead of expected protests.

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