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Erdogan condemns Turkey protests as dozens arrested

BBC News Friday, 21 March 2025 ()
Police arrested Istanbul's mayor, a key opposition figure, on Wednesday, sparking protests.
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News video: Thousands Protest In Istanbul Over Turkish President Erdogan's Main Rival- Mayor Imamoglu’s Arrest

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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...

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Thousands of anti-government protesters continue demostrations in Istanbul over mayor's arrest Ekrem Imamoglu, who was set to be Erdogan's main rival in the 2028 election, was formally arrested and charged with corruption. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/25/thousands-of-anti-government-protesters-continue-demostrations-in-istanbul-over-mayors-arr Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Turkey is witnessing its biggest protests in over a decade after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Erdogan’s main political rival, was jailed on corruption charges. Imamoglu has denied the allegations, calling them a political attack and urging nationwide protests. As demonstrators chant “We Will Rip Away This Coup!”, police have cracked down, leading to violent clashes in major cities. With a ban on street gatherings extended, tensions are rising fast. Is this the beginning of a major political shift in Turkey? Watch for the latest updates! #TurkeyProtests #Imamoglu #Erdogan #TurkeyNews #PoliceVsProtesters #JusticeForImamoglu #SolidarityVotes #TurkeyElections #DemocracyUnderThreat #BreakingNews

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Turkey is in turmoil after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, President Erdoğan’s top political rival, was arrested as part of a graft investigation. His detention has sparked mass protests across the country, with thousands taking to the streets, clashing with riot police, and chanting against government oppression. Critics call the charges politically motivated, labeling it a “coup attempt” to silence opposition. With nearly 100 of his associates also facing detention, Turkey’s political landscape is on the edge. Is this the end of democracy in Turkey? Watch the full report. #TurkeyProtests #EkremImamoglu #IstanbulMayor #JusticeForImamoglu #TurkeyCrisis #Erdogan #IstanbulProtests #TurkishPolitics #TurkeyNews #BreakingNews #FreeSpeech #PoliticalArrest #OneIndiaNews Also Read Massive Fire At Turkey Ski Resort Results In 66 Deaths, Guests Seen Jumping Out Of Windows :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/massive-fire-at-turkey-ski-resort-results-in-66-deaths-injures-51-guests-seen-jumping-from-windows-4048937.html?ref=DMDesc Turkey Reopens Its Embassy in Syria for the First Time Since 2012 Amid Political Changes :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/turkey-reopens-embassy-in-syria-after-2012-011-4015157.html?ref=DMDesc 400 IndiGo Passengers Stranded At Istanbul Airport For 24 Hours; No Food, Accommodation Provided :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/400-indigo-passengers-stranded-at-istanbul-airport-for-24-hours-no-food-accommodation-provided-4014161.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~HT.410~

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