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In the heart of Berlin, a rally cast a spotlight on the plight of Ekrem Imamoglu, the jailed Istanbul mayor, whose arrest has ignited unprecedented unrest in Turkey. Organisers claimed …
Berlin Rally Unites Supporters for Jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Read More
Mahir Polat emerged as a pivotal figure during the turbulent period surrounding İstanbul’s recent municipal politics, particularly while serving as the deputy general secretary responsible for culture and the arts. …
Mahir Polat: A Cultural Beacon Amidst Political Turbulence in İstanbul Read More
Berlin’s Mayor, Kai Wegner, has put a halt to his planned visit to Istanbul early in April, a decision stemming from the recent arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, the city’s beloved …
Berlin Mayor Cancels Trip to Istanbul Following İmamoğlu’s Arrest Read More
In a significant political development, Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner has called off his upcoming trip to İstanbul, initially scheduled for early April, due to the arrest of İstanbul’s popular mayor, …
Berlin Mayor Cancels İstanbul Visit Amid İmamoğlu’s Arrest Read More
Berlin’s Mayor Kai Wegner has called off his upcoming early April trip to Istanbul following the arrest of the city’s beloved mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu. Wegner voiced his deep concern over …
Berlin Mayor Cancels Istanbul Trip Amid İmamoğlu’s Arrest Read More
In a troubling development, Istanbul’s Mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, has been formally detained by a court, a move interpreted as an attack on political opposition in Türkiye, according to Human Rights …
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu Detained Amid Political Turmoil Read More
On March 19, 2025, the detention of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, alongside roughly 106 municipal officials and politicians, raised alarm bells about political repression in Türkiye. Human Rights Watch condemned …
Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu Detained Amid Political Suppression Efforts Read More
In a dramatic intensification of the Turkish government’s repression, over 100 individuals, including Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, were arrested amid investigations linked to alleged corruption and terrorism. This crackdown occurs …
Turkey Faces Escalating Crackdown: Arrests and Human Rights Concerns Grow Read More
Alevi organisations in Turkey united in protest against human rights violations targeting religious minorities in Syria, stirred by the recent upheaval following Assad’s downfall. On February 22 in Adana’s Seyhan …
Alevi Organisations Demand Action Against Human Rights Violations in Syria Read More
In a dramatic turn of events, Ahmet Özer, the ousted mayor of Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), has resorted to the nation’s Constitutional Court, pleading for justice amid …
Ousted CHP Mayor Appeals to Turkish Court Over Human Rights Violations Read More