A mass rally in Istanbul drew hundreds of thousands protesting against the jailing of Ekrem Imamoglu, the city's mayor and key opposition leader. Arrested on corruption charges seen as politically motivated, Imamoglu's potential candidacy poses a significant challenge to President Erdogan. The Republican People's Party (CHP), which organized the rally, alleges the charges are groundless and has called for collective action against pro-Erdogan media. Despite more than a thousand detentions since protests began, demonstrators rallied, signaling strong discontent with the current administration.
"I am not afraid at all. Because our dear nation is united. We will not bow to tyranny. From my endless cell, I cry out: The nation is great."
"The charges against the mayor were baseless and politically motivated, and the CHP called for a boycott of media outlets, brands and stores that it says are pro-Erdogan."
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