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 over a decade.
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Brussels questions arrest of Istanbul mayor, without condemning it
The mass protests triggered by Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest come as the EU tries to deepen its engagement with Turkey over Syria and Ukraine.
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The Turkish president has criticised the country's main opposition party, claiming demonstrations against the jailing of his main political rival turned into "a.. Sky News
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.
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Mass protests in Istanbul over Mayor Imamoğlu’s arrest continue
Thousands of protesters have gathered in Istanbul for the fifth day, defying a government ban to demonstrate against the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu.
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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!
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