Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and a potential rival to President Erdogan in the 2028 election, has been arrested and charged with corruption. His arrest triggered widespread protests in Istanbul, marking the largest demonstrations in Turkey in over a decade. Protesters rallied outside Istanbul City Hall, showing solidarity with Imamoglu amidst clashes with law enforcement. Turkish President Erdogan condemned the protests and asserted that the opposition leadership would face political and legal consequences, highlighting tensions over the state of democracy in Turkey and government accountability.
The jailing of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a potential rival to Erdogan for the 2028 election, has ignited significant protests highlighting growing concerns over Turkey's democracy.
Following his arrest, tens of thousands rallied in Istanbul, marking the largest protests in Turkey in over a decade amid deepening worries about democracy and the rule of law.
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