Arrests in Turkey Silence Erdogan’s Rivals, Opposition Says

Turkey has arrested at least 390 people associated with the political opposition since March.

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Turkey’s Opposition Is Energized: ‘The Fire Is Already Lit’

Supporters of the political opposition are finding ways to fight back after the government jailed the top political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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For Some Autocrats, Even Rigged Elections Can Be Too Much of a Threat

Protests are raging in Turkey after the arrest of the country’s most prominent opposition politician.

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Turkey Deports BBC Reporter Who Covered Mass Protests

Mark Lowen was detained in Istanbul after reporting on unrest prompted by the arrest of a rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the broadcaster said.

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Turkey’s Opposition Calls for Boycott and Mass Protests After Arrest of Istanbul Mayor

To pressure President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the jailing of his top rival, the opposition wants Turks to boycott companies that back Mr. Erdogan and plans to organize a protest this weekend.

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Protests in Turkey Over Istanbul Mayor’s Detention: What to Know About the Turmoil

The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor on corruption charges has stoked worries that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is becoming more authoritarian in seeking to sideline a top rival.

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Turkey Jails Istanbul Mayor Who Was Expected to Run for President

Supporters of the mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, said that corruption charges against him were a ploy to sideline the main political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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In Turkey, Critics of Erdogan See Democracy Eroding After Istanbul Mayor’s Detention

Opponents say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan manipulates the courts and the media to tighten his grip on power, and now is trying to prevent a top contender from running for president.

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Turkey Arrests Istanbul Mayor, Key Rival to President Erdogan

Ekrem Imamoglu was detained at his home on Wednesday, according to prosecutors, who said the charges against him were related to corruption and terrorism.

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