Thousands of people in Istanbul marched to express solidarity with the recently arrested mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, who is a political opponent of President Erdogan. The protests have continued for three days, despite Erdogan's warning of a crackdown on unrest. Imamoglu was arrested over corruption allegations shortly after a university invalidated his diploma, raising questions about his eligibility for the upcoming presidential election. Various public figures have also been detained, and the government has imposed a ban on political demonstrations during this tense period.
Demonstrators took to the streets in Turkiye's commercial hub on Friday for the third consecutive day to show their support for Ekrem Imamoglu, Erdogan's chief political rival.
The mayor was arrested early on Wednesday over alleged corruption and terror links, sparking widespread protests across Istanbul.
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