Recent protests in Turkey, sparked by the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, have led to over 1,100 detentions in five days. Imamoglu, who poses a formidable challenge to President Erdogan, was arrested and stripped of his mayoral title on corruption charges. Erdogan accused the opposition Republican People's Party of inciting violence and warned it would be ashamed of its actions. Despite the repression, opposition leaders vow to continue organizing protests and encourage public participation, while advocating a boycott of government-backed media outlets.
The recent detainment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has ignited the largest anti-government protests in Turkey for over a decade, leading to over 1,100 arrests.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that despite a crackdown on dissent, opposition activists remain resolute and are encouraging further protests against government actions.
President Erdogan blamed the Republican People's Party for the unrest and asserted that they will ultimately feel shame over the violence they instigate.
Opposition leaders are calling for a boycott of pro-government media and associated companies, urging a broader coalition to join the demonstrations.
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