Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul's jailed mayor and leading opposition figure, stands trial for allegedly falsifying his university degree, facing up to eight years and a political ban.
How Erdogan's rival could be barred from Turkey's election DW 09/10/2025
Turkey's judiciary has prosecuted CHP officials and detained Ekrem Imamoglu on forgery and other charges that could bar him from presidential candidacy.
Turkiye's opposition CHP supporters clash with police outside Istanbul HQ
Clashes erupted as police used pepper spray and detained CHP supporters after a court ordered replacement of the Istanbul provincial chairman amid corruption allegations.