The Turkish judiciary upheld the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent opposition leader facing corruption charges seen as politically motivated. His arrest led to widespread protests, resulting in nearly 2,000 detentions. The court rejected appeals from Imamoglu's team, which claimed legal violations in the investigation process. Imamoglu remains the presidential candidate for the opposition CHP and received substantial support despite his incarceration. His ongoing legal battles raise concerns over the independence of Turkey's judiciary ahead of the 2028 presidential elections.
"The arrest of Imamoglu is widely considered as politically motivated ahead of presidential elections, which currently are set for 2028 but could take place earlier."
"Lawyers representing the mayor had argued that the investigation into Imamoglu was conducted in violation of legal norms and they are expected to renew the appeals request."
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