The arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, the Istanbul mayor and President Erdogan's key rival, on corruption charges has ignited massive protests across Turkey, marking the most significant unrest seen in over ten years. The public outcry stems from concerns about political repression and the integrity of the democratic process. The Guardian invites Turkish citizens to share their thoughts and experiences regarding the protests, emphasizing the secure and anonymous nature of their submissions, reflecting an atmosphere of urgency and collective dissent among the populace.
Tens of thousands of people have been protesting in Turkey after Istanbul's mayor and President Erdogan's main political rival, Ekrem Imamoglu, was formally arrested on Sunday.
His initial arrest and detention on corruption charges on Wednesday sparked the largest wave of street demonstrations in the country in more than a decade.
We would like to hear your experience of the protests. How do you feel about them? Did you take part?
Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions.
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