Detained Istanbul mayor faces second day of questioning as protests intensify
Saturday, 22 March 2025 () Istanbul's mayor has appeared before police for questioning on terror-related charges, a day after he was interrogated over corruption allegations.
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu arrested, triggering protests across Turkiye. His detention on corruption and terrorism charges sparked demonstrations in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Adana. The Turkish government imposed a four-day protest ban, but opposition leaders urged continued rallies. Imamoglu's...
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!
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Protests continue for a fifth night after court orders Imamoglu jailed
Protests erupted on Wednesday after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested following a dawn raid of his residence as authorities investigated allegations of corruption and terrorism.
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Hundreds of thousands of protesters filled Istanbul's streets on Sunday for a fifth night of protest against the arrest of the Turkish president's main rival. Sky News
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..
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..
Imamoglu rejects all charges in second day of interrogations since Wednesday detention
Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu appeared before authorities for questioning on terror and corruption related..
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