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Erdogan Rival Imamoglu Faces Corruption Trial in Turkey
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival to President Erdogan, has gone on trial facing corruption and organized crime charges. Critics decry the trial as politically motivated, aimed at sidelining a formidable opposition figure ahead of upcoming elections. Imamoglu denies all allegations, while supporters fear it's a blow to Turkish democracy.
