Istanbul mayor and main rival to Erdogan arrested

Arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sparks student protests in Istanbul and other Turkish cities

Arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sparks student protests in Istanbul and other Turkish cities Hundreds of students took to the streets of Istanbul on Thursday, defying a four-day protest ban to condemn the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The opposition leader and key rival to President Erdogan was detained in a dawn raid on Wednesday, accused of corruption and terror links. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/20/arrest-of-istanbul-mayor-ekrem-imamoglu-sparks-student-protests-in-istanbul-and-other-turk Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

Thousands Protest In Istanbul Over Turkish President Erdogan's Main Rival- Mayor Imamoglu’s Arrest

Ekrem Imamoglu arrested on corruption and terror links, sparking mass protests in Istanbul. The opposition-backed mayor was detained days before his expected 2028 presidential candidacy announcement. Protesters clashed with riot police as authorities imposed a four-day ban on demonstrations and restricted social media. CHP’s leader slammed the arrest as a political coup, while Erdogan’s government denied interference. Imamoglu vowed to fight for fundamental rights and freedoms. Tensions escalate as Turkey’s political opposition unites against government crackdowns ahead of crucial elections. #EkremImamoglu #IstanbulProtests #TurkeyPolitics #ImamogluArrest #Erdogan #CHP #Protests #TurkeyNews #FreeSpeech #Opposition #TerrorCharges #JusticeForImamoglu #BreakingNews #Democracy #PoliticalArrests #HumanRights #TurkeyElections #ErdoganVsImamoglu #IstanbulUnrest #CorruptionCase ~HT.318~GR.124~

Thousands protest against arrest of Istanbul mayor seen as key Erdoğan rival

Thousands protest against arrest of Istanbul mayor seen as key Erdoğan rival Authorities closed off roads and implemented a four-day demonstration ban in an effort to prevent protests following Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/20/thousands-protest-against-arrest-of-istanbul-mayor-seen-as-key-erdogan-rival Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Thousands protest for second night over Istanbul mayor's arrest

Russia U.S Talks: New Round Of Ukraine Ceasefire Negotiations Set For This Weekend In Saudi Arabia

Russia US talks will resume in Saudi Arabia this weekend as top officials discuss a Ukraine ceasefire. Trump envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed that National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will negotiate key details with Russian counterparts. The talks follow Putin-Trump calls and prior Saudi and Türkiye meetings aimed at ending the conflict. #RussiaUSTalks #UkrainePeace #TrumpPutin #CeasefireNegotiations #SaudiArabia #USRussiaDiplomacy #UkraineCrisis #MikeWaltz #MarcoRubio #SteveWitkoff #JeddahSummit #SaudiMediation #Geopolitics #Ceasefire #EnergyTruce #BlackSeaConflict #PutinTalks #TrumpAdministration #ForeignPolicy #PeaceDeal