The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has ignited the largest protests in Turkey in a decade, indicating widespread dissatisfaction with the government. With over 1,100 detentions linked to these demonstrations, the opposition party CHP nominated Imamoglu as their presidential candidate for the 2028 elections amid ongoing unrest. Internationally, Germany expressed its concern, labeling Imamoglu's arrest as 'totally unacceptable', further underscoring the global implications of this political crisis and the challenge it poses to President Erdogan's longstanding rule.
The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has unleashed the largest protests Turkey has seen in a decade, showcasing public discontent with the ruling government.
Amid the unrest, the opposition CHP party held a symbolic primary to select Imamoglu as its presidential candidate in the next elections set for 2028.
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