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.

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