Turkey Detains Erdogan’s Main Rival, Opposition Calls It a ‘Coup’

Turkey Detains Erdogan’s Main Rival, Opposition Calls It a ‘Coup’

Turkish authorities have detained President Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival on charges including corruption and aiding a terrorist group. The main opposition party has strongly condemned the arrest, calling it “a coup against our next president.” The move is expected to intensify political tensions in the country ahead of upcoming elections.

SouthAsianChronicle

SouthAsianChronicle is an independent digital news platform delivering accurate, timely, and insightful journalism from South Asia and around the world.

© 2026 South Asian Chronicle Digital Network. All Rights Reserved.

Social

Email

Designed bySouthAsian Chronicle Media Team

Scroll to Top