Detainment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
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.

Key Points

  • Detainment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu by Turkish authorities
  • Charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist group
  • Imamoglu was the potential challenger to President Tayyip Erdogan