Turkish court jails Istanbul Mayor pending trial on corruption charges | AJ #shorts

A Turkish court has ordered Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu to be held in jail ahead of a trial on corruption charges. Imamoglu, who denies the charges, is a key rival to President Erdogan. His arrest sparked mass protests. The government says the courts acted independently.
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Post from Al Jazeera on March 23, 2025