On Wednesday, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu was detained on corruption and terrorism charges, which many believe are politically motivated due to his stature as President ErdoÄan's main rival. The Republican People's Party condemned the arrest, calling it a coup against future leadership. In response, protests erupted in Istanbul, despite a government ban. The Turkish Interior Minister stated over 37 arrests were made for social media posts criticizing Ä°mamoÄlu's detention. This event also comes amidst a political struggle, as Ä°mamoÄlu faced a university diploma dispute discouraging his presidential candidacy.
Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu, the mayor of Istanbul and key political rival to President ErdoÄan, was detained on charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist group.
The Turkish government's charges against Ä°mamoÄlu are seen by his supporters as politically motivated, leading to significant public outcry and protests.
The detention of Ä°mamoÄlu has led to at least 37 arrests in Turkey, targeting people who criticized the arrest on social media.
Despite a ban on demonstrations, citizens protested against Ä°mamoÄlu's detention, viewing it as an attack on democracy and the will of the people.
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