Turkey detains journalists as protests over Erdogan rival’s jailing intensify
A media workers union says Turkish authorities detained several journalists from their homes amid escalating protests triggered by the imprisonment of a top rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan | 2d 5:49 AM ET ago |
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Huge pro-democracy protests grip Turkey after Erdogan rival is imprisoned
Turkey has been rocked by six nights of protests over the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a major rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.NBC News - 1d -
Turkish court orders key Erdogan rival jailed pending trial on corruption charges
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Turkey's opposition urges peaceful protests over Istanbul mayor's arrest despite bans
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Protests in Turkey Over Istanbul Mayor’s Detention: What to Know About the Turmoil
The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor on corruption charges has stoked worries that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is becoming more authoritarian in seeking to sideline a top rival.The New York Times - 2d -
Police arrest Istanbul mayor and key Erdogan rival over alleged corruption and terror links
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1,100 arrested in furious Istanbul protests after Turkey's government jails the city's mayor
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Fierce protests in Turkey after Erdogan rival jailed
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Turkey arrests dozens over online posts after Erdogan rival detained
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In Turkey, Critics of Erdogan See Democracy Eroding After Istanbul Mayor’s Detention
Opponents say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan manipulates the courts and the media to tighten his grip on power, and now is trying to prevent a top contender from running for president.The New York Times - 4d
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