In Turkey, the trial of Istanbul's mayor begins in the shadow of the NATO summit

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The trial of a key opposition figure appears politically timed, undermining judicial independence and raising concerns about repression. | The trial of Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent opposition figure, raises concerns about the independence of the judiciary and the potential for political repression. While the act of defending one's rights is a positive exercise of civic freedom, the rushed nature of the proceedings and the timing suggest a possible erosion of due process and democratic norms.