Trouble in Turkey: Erdogan’s arrest of Imamoglu is the first move in a power grab - opinion
When it comes to elections, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has consistently demonstrated the ability to intimidate his opponents and rally his supporters.
A person carries a Turkish flag as people take part in a protest against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as part of a corruption investigation, in Istanbul, Turkey, March 24, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/MURAD SEZER)