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...
Almost 200 students, journalists on trial over Istanbul protests
A trial of almost 200 people, including journalists, arrested during anti-government protests following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor..
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Jailed Istanbul mayor İmamoğlu appears in court on public prosecutor threat charges
İmamoğlu's arrest and imprisonment have been widely viewed as politically motivated despite Turkey's..
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Thousands attend CHP rally in Istanbul against mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest
İmamoğlu, widely seen as the main political challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 22-year rule, was jailed..
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The arrest of Istanbul's opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sparked widespread protests across Turkey. Accused of financial misconduct and links to Kurdish... IndiaTimes
A Turkish court has ordered the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent opposition figure, on corruption charges. His detention has sparked... IndiaTimes
Turkish authorities have detained nearly 1,500 people as protests erupted following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges. The... IndiaTimes
Thursday, 20 March 2025
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