Yemen News Agency (SABA)
Home      Revolution Leader   About President   Local   International   US-Saudi Aggression   Economy   Reports   development and community initiatives  
فارسي | Español | Deutsch | Français | عـربي | RSS Feed
Search | Advance Search
 
  Local
U.S. Aggression targets Al-Hawak District in Hodeidah with Airstrike
[30 April 2025]
Cultural event in Old Sana'a District on anniversary of Scream
[30 April 2025]
Agreement Signed to Enhance Quality of Agricultural & Fishery Production in Yemen
[30 April 2025]
Traffic police launch traffic awareness campaign at several summer schools in capital, Sana'a
[30 April 2025]
Agricultural, traffic awareness activities for summer camp students in Al Mahwit city
[30 April 2025]
 
  International
Iranian Government Rules Out Sabotage in Shahid Rajaei Port Incident
[30 April 2025]
Palestinian Stabbed by Settlers, Farmland Set Ablaze in Duma
[30 April 2025]
Widespread Criticism of Palestinian Authority's Offer to Help Israel Extinguish Fires
[30 April 2025]
France's Representative at International Court of Justice: Siege Must Be Lifted & Aid Allowed Into Gaza
[30 April 2025]
Enemy Media: Two Soldiers Injured in Clash with Palestinian Fighters South of Nablus
[30 April 2025]
 
  Reports
America's Collapse Has Become a Historical Inevitability
[30 April 2025]
US aggression against Yemen: Disastrous failure, shameful outcome, and heavy losses: Report
[30 April 2025]
American military campaign supporting Zionist enemy entity is failing in Yemen
[30 April 2025]
Hezbollah's weapon : Need & Necessity to deter Zionist enemy
[30 April 2025]
Massacre in Furat Al-Shu'abi neighborhood & market... Another testament to American brutality
[30 April 2025]
 
  US-Saudi Aggression
US-Saudi-Emirati crimes on this day in history
[30 April 2025]
US-Saudi-Emirati crimes on this day in history
[29 April 2025]
US-Saudi-Emirati crimes on this day in history
[28 April 2025]
US-Saudi-Emirati crimes on this day in history
[27 April 2025]
US-Saudi-Emirati crimes on this day in history
[26 April 2025]
  International
Ankara Mayor Calls for Early Presidential Elections Following Imamoglu's Arrest
Ankara Mayor Calls for Early Presidential Elections Following Imamoglu's Arrest
Ankara Mayor Calls for Early Presidential Elections Following Imamoglu's Arrest
[Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:42:59 +0300]

Ankara – SABA:

Opposition Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş called on Sunday for early presidential elections in Turkey amid the ongoing developments following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.

The Turkish newspaper Cumhuriyet quoted Yavaş as saying: "Had these events (the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor) not occurred today, perhaps there wouldn’t have been such a large turnout (in the opposition’s primary elections to determine a candidate for a potential presidential race). In other words, when you do something unlawful, the backlash is immense. I hope early elections become an example for Turkey. Because obstructing your opponent is undemocratic... The time has come for early elections. These young people have never seen another government since their birth."

The currently detained Istanbul mayor is the only presidential candidate from the Republican People’s Party (CHP), Turkey’s largest opposition party, and is considered the main rival to current President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan—should he run again (which is only possible if early elections are called with the approval of 360 parliament members). However, the Turkish constitution only allows university graduates to run for the presidency.

Turkish Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç had previously stated that Erdoğan is eligible to run for a third term if parliament decides to hold early elections.

To declare early elections, 360 parliamentary votes are required. Currently:

  • The CHP holds 127 seats.
  • The ruling AKP-MHP alliance holds 315 seats.

Turkish news channel Sözcü TV reported on Sunday that a Turkish court had ordered the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu over corruption allegations, while a separate request for his arrest in a terrorism investigation was rejected, according to Star newspaper, citing official sources.

Several senior municipal officials were also detained alongside İmamoğlu, with over 90 individuals under investigation in the case. Halk TV reported that İmamoğlu may appeal the arrest decision.

Meanwhile, Istanbul’s public prosecutor’s office plans to challenge the court’s rejection of İmamoğlu’s arrest in the terrorism case, as reported by Sabah newspaper. The final decision rests with the Constitutional Court.

The Turkish Interior Ministry confirmed that İmamoğlu has been temporarily suspended from his duties as mayor.



Whatsapp
Telegram
Print

  more of (International)
UPDATED ON :Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:15:03 +0300