Turkish Opposition Calls for Economic Boycott in Protest of Detention of Ekrem Imamoglu

Turkish opposition calls for economic boycott to protest detention of presidential candidate Ekrem Imamoglu, leading to arrests. Erdogan's government crackdown on protests sparks concerns about excessive force and suppression of free speech. Boycott targets pro-Erdogan media and businesses, impacting economy. Erdogan denounces boycott as 'sabotage.' He warns supporters against campaigning against the country, referencing past violent suppression of protests.

Detainment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained by Turkish authorities on charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist group. He was expected to be the challenger to President Tayyip Erdogan.

Emergence of Ekrem Imamoglu as a Challenger to Tayyip Erdogan

Newly re-elected Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu emerges as the main challenger to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's reign, celebrating victory with a message to Erdogan and officials. Both have strong voter appeal and family roots in the Black Sea region, but Imamoglu is from the secular CHP party, while Erdogan reshaped Turkey with an Islamist vision. Erdogan's critics cite eroding civil rights and press freedoms, while Imamoglu faces judicial challenges. Imamoglu's success lies in winning over conservative voters.