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Turkish authorities detained Ekrem Imamoglu, the popular mayor of Istanbul and main political rival to President Tayyip Erdogan, on charges including corruption and aiding a terrorist group. The opposition party called this a coup attempt. Imamoglu faces two investigations with additional charges, including leading a crime organization, bribery, and tender rigging. If found guilty, he could be barred from running in presidential elections.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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