Turkey's CHP party urges peaceful protests after Istanbul mayor's arrest despite ban
Turkey's CHP party urges peaceful protests after Istanbul mayor's arrest despite ban
Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested in a dawn raid on his home on Wednesday over alleged corruption and links to a terrorist organisation, escalating a crackdown on opposition figures and dissenting voices.
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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.
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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 protesters, using water cannons and tear gas to disperse crowds. The mayor denies the allegations, calling them politically motivated. As unrest spreads across major cities, opposition leaders urge citizens to defy bans and continue demonstrations against the government crackdown.
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The mayor of Istanbul and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival has been formally arrested and jailed pending trial over corruption charges. Sky News
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.
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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 charges on Saturday.
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Riot police in Istanbul fire tear gas, rubber bullets and pepper spray at crowds out protesting the arrest of the Turkish city's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, for the fourth night in a row. His arrest took..
Turkish police have arrested over 340 people after a third consecutive night of protests against the arrest of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Mayor Imamoglu, who is President Erdogan's main political..
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..
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