One of Turkey’s most prominent opposition figures appeared in court on Monday (09.03.26) – in a high-profile trial that could drag on for years. Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul’s jailed mayor, and more than 400 others are facing charges of corruption and organized crime – accusations they deny. Critics say the trial is less about law and more about politics – an attempt to sideline President Erdogan’s main political rival and weaken Turkey’s opposition ahead of future elections.
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