June 26, 2025
His X account has nearly 10 million followers
Doubts outweigh peace hopes in Turkey's mainly Kurdish southeast amid a crackdown on opposition parties and the surprise arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
Nearly 2,000 people have been detained recently
Imamoglu, a key opposition figure and potential challenger to President Erdogan, was detained on charges such as graft and aiding a terrorist group
Tensions could further rise during the weekend when a court is expected to rule to formally arrest the mayor
The Istanbul mayor faces charges of corruption, and aiding a terrorist group
The government denies accusations and restricts gatherings
Turkish authorities identify 261 social media accounts for ‘provocative posts’ following the detention of Imamoglu
