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In Istanbul, Turkey, journalist Fatih Altayli was detained for allegedly threatening President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following comments on a poll showing widespread opposition to a lifetime presidency. Altayli's YouTube commentaries, which are popular, often criticize the government. The detention is part of a broader crackdown on the opposition, with many officials, including Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, being arrested on allegedly politically motivated charges.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff