Council of Europe Congress condemns İmamoğlu’s arrest, calls for his immediate release
The Council of Europe Congress issued a strong statement on 23 March condemning the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, ...
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Turkish opposition decries ‘coup attempt’ after arrest of Erdoğan’s main competitor İmamoğlu
The detention of İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu early on Wednesday has sparked fierce backlash from opposition parties, who have ...
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Turkey’s main opposition leader accuses gov’t of targeting opposition, manipulating Kurdish question
“We will win, they will lose, and they can’t accept it,” Turkey’s main opposition leader, Özgür Özel, said on Tuesday ...
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Turkish opposition’s new reform plan calls for parliamentary commission on Kurdish issue
The Republican People’s Party (CHP) has prepared a 20-point democratisation package, marking a significant step in Turkey’s ongoing political debate ...
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Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu launches presidential bid against Turkish President
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, one of Turkey’s most prominent opposition figures, has taken a bold step towards challenging President Recep ...
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Turkey in ‘civilian coup’ process, main opposition leader warns
"Turkey is in the midst of a process where the dynamics of a civilian coup are at play," Turkey's main ...
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Turkey’s judiciary under scrutiny as Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu faces legal pressure
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, the most prominent opposition figure in Turkey and a potential contender against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ...
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AKP government increases pressure on municipalities run by opposition
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) government in Turkey has intensified investigations into the metropolitan municipalities of Ankara and ...
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