Istanbul, March 23, 2025 (AFP) - Istanbul court to rule on mayor's arrest after mass protests

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A Turkish court was set to rule on Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's detention on Sunday, after vast crowds rallying in support of him clashed with riot police. The Caglayan court was expected to decide whether to charge or release him, his lawyer said, after a fourth night of protests sparked a harsh crackdown in Turkey's worst street unrest in over a decade. The popular opposition mayor, who is the biggest political rival of President Recep Tayyi......

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