Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s decision to imprison Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has triggered a political firestorm. Instead of silencing opposition, the move has galvanized critics and fueled concerns over Turkey’s slide into authoritarianism. Many see the charges against İmamoğlu as politically motivated, aimed at eliminating a key rival ahead of upcoming elections. The crackdown has sparked nationwide protests and could reshape Turkey’s political landscape. Erdoğan’s attempt to consolidate power may ultimately backfire, strengthening the opposition instead.
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The peculiar Turkish corruption issue behind Istanbul mayor’s arrest – and how it became a tool of political oppression
In targeting a political rival for corruption, the Erdoğan government is widely seen as distorting the rule of law in Turkey in his supporters’ favour.
