Turkey's Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc stated on Thursday that the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was based on criminal reports. Tunc addressed concerns that the arrest was politically motivated due to Imamoglu's potential candidacy for the opposition CHP party in the upcoming presidential elections, asserting the decision was reasonable given the severity of the allegations.
Turkish Justice Minister Defends Istanbul Mayor's Arrest Amidst Presidential Candidacy Speculation
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