A Turkish court has ordered the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent figure opposing President Erdogan, in relation to a corruption investigation. This decision follows his initial detention, which sparked widespread protests throughout the country. The move to imprison Imamoglu has been criticized by the main opposition party, European leaders, and thousands of protesters, who view the actions against the mayor as politically motivated. Alongside Imamoglu, at least 20 other individuals have been jailed in connection with the corruption probe. Further, the court has yet to issue a ruling on a separate investigation concerning terror-related charges. Imamoglu, who is seen as a potential challenger to Erdogan, was taken into custody on Wednesday under allegations of corruption and terrorism. Additional information is forthcoming.

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