Protests against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu have grown into the largest demonstrations in Turkey in over a decade, leading to the arrest of 1,133 people, including journalists. Mayor Imamoglu faces corruption charges that he denies and has called for nationwide protests. Despite government bans on gatherings, anti-government demonstrations continued peacefully, with over 123 police officers reported injured. The ruling party claims the investigations are independent and not politically motivated, while opposition leaders criticize the arrests as a suppression of democracy.
Turkish authorities have detained 1,133 individuals during ongoing protests against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, marking significant unrest in Turkey.
Despite bans on gatherings, protests have continued for five days, with hundreds of thousands participating and a spokesperson describes the CHP's protest language as undemocratic.
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