Erdogan takes Turkey to new crossroads with mayor’s arrest: analysts

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s arrest of Istanbul’s elected mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, has intensified concerns about Turkey’s drift towards autocracy, sparking widespread protests. Erdogan’s move to eliminate Imamoglu as a political threat has raised risks for his grip on power, with tens of thousands taking to the streets in protest. While Erdogan faces mounting opposition and financial challenges, his control over media and political institutions may still help him maintain power despite growing discontent.

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