Istanbul Erupts: Masses Rally Against Mayor İmamoğlu’s Arrest
Hundreds of thousands have flooded Istanbul’s streets, protesting the detention of Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on corruption and terrorism charges—widely viewed as politically motivated. The Republican People’s Party (CHP) spearheaded the massive demonstration, with leader Özgür Özel asserting an attendance of 2.2 million.
Since the protests began last week, authorities have detained nearly 1,900 individuals.
İmamoğlu, seen as a formidable challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, was arrested on March 23, igniting nationwide unrest. The government’s crackdown has included the use of tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators.
The opposition vows to continue protests, demanding İmamoğlu’s release and condemning what they perceive as a slide toward authoritarianism in Turkey.
Hundreds of thousands have flooded Istanbul’s streets, protesting the detention of Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on corruption and terrorism charges—widely viewed as politically motivated. The Republican People’s Party (CHP) spearheaded the massive demonstration, with leader Özgür Özel asserting an attendance of 2.2 million.
Since the protests began last week, authorities have detained nearly 1,900 individuals.
İmamoğlu, seen as a formidable challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, was arrested on March 23, igniting nationwide unrest. The government’s crackdown has included the use of tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators.
The opposition vows to continue protests, demanding İmamoğlu’s release and condemning what they perceive as a slide toward authoritarianism in Turkey.
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