A Turkish court has detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu ahead of his trial, according to state media and other sources, a move that could ignite the country’s largest demonstrations in over a decade. This decision is widely seen as a political tactic to sideline Imamoglu, who is considered a substantial competitor in the upcoming 2028 presidential election.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250323-turkish-court-jails-istanbul-mayor-pending-trial-on-corruption-charges