Ankara - Saba:
Turkish authorities arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoglu on Wednesday on charges of leading a gang involved in corruption and bribery.
Russia Today reported that the arrests included a large number of officials from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and its subordinate municipalities, all of whom are considered members of the Turkish opposition.
In subsequent measures, authorities imposed a comprehensive ban on gatherings and demonstrations in the city starting today until the evening of March 23, in addition to strict restrictions on the internet and social media, in a move aimed at preventing any potential protest movements.
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