Detained Istanbul mayor Imamoglu denies corruption charges, court document shows
Protests erupt across Turkey after the detention of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who is President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival.
A demonstrator holds a placard as students from several universities take part in a protest against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, March 21, 2025. The placard reads: "Be afraid of us, the people". (photo credit: REUTERS/UMIT BEKTAS)
