Turkey has seen ongoing protests for six consecutive days following the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, who is viewed as a significant political opponent of President Erdogan. The protests have become a focal point of dissent against the government's actions, resulting in a crackdown leading to over 1,400 arrests. Among those detained are seven journalists, including AFP's Yasin Akgul, who, according to AFP, was merely covering the events. The situation has sparked international concern, with calls for the rapid release of those unjustly imprisoned as the protests continue.
AFP's CEO Fabrice Fries stated, "His imprisonment is unacceptable. This is why I am asking you to intervene as quickly as possible to obtain the rapid release of our journalist."
Protests erupted after the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, leading to over 1,400 arrests amid a crackdown on dissent in Turkey.
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