Turkish streets in chaos as mass protests erupt in Istanbul after arrest of mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
Thursday, 20 March 2025 () Istanbul streets flooded after Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest. Imamoglu, a key opposition figure, faces charges of corruption, fraud, and links to the PKK. Large crowds protested his arrest, calling it politically motivated. Authorities imposed a four-day ban on demonstrations. The arrest occurred amid a crackdown on opposition figures before Turkey's next elections.
Turkish opposition clashes with police amid massive protests demanding the release of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Lawmakers from the CHP scuffled with officers and dismantled barricades at a courthouse where Imamoglu awaited a ruling on corruption and terrorism charges. Authorities detained 320...
Turkey's CHP party leader visits jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in prison
İmamoğlu's arrest has been widely viewed as politically motivated and sparked demonstrations in cities across the..
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Explained: Why are protests escalating in Turkey after the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor?
Anger over the detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu has spilled over into the fiercest protests to grip Turkey in..
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:58Published
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Thursday, 20 March 2025 ()
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