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EU Expresses Concern Over Arrest Of Istanbul Mayor
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA))
BRUSSELS, March 19 (KUNA) -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, an opponent to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was "deeply concerning".
Von der Leyen told journalists, "Turkey must uphold Democratic values, especially the rights of elected officials."
"We want Turkey to remain anchored to Europe, but this requires a clear commitment to democratic norms and practices, and it is crucial that Turkey respects these fundamental principles," she emphasized.
Turkish media reported earlier today that Turkish police had arrested Imamoglu on charges of "corruption" and other allegations related to "terrorism." (end)
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Von der Leyen told journalists, "Turkey must uphold Democratic values, especially the rights of elected officials."
"We want Turkey to remain anchored to Europe, but this requires a clear commitment to democratic norms and practices, and it is crucial that Turkey respects these fundamental principles," she emphasized.
Turkish media reported earlier today that Turkish police had arrested Imamoglu on charges of "corruption" and other allegations related to "terrorism." (end)
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