Turkish authorities arrest key rival of Erdogan; critics say it's 'no coincidence'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is facing criticism for the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and other political figures on charges of corruption and terrorism links. Critics suspect the arrests are politically motivated, as İmamoğlu was seen as a potential challenger to Erdoğan in future elections. The crackdown has sparked protests and raised concerns about the state of democracy in Turkey, with opposition figures denouncing the arrests as a violation of democratic norms.

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