The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has led to unprecedented protests in Turkiye. Following his jailing on corruption charges, which many view as politically motivated, police responded with violence, employing water cannons and tear gas against demonstrators. The government has tried to quell dissent by targeting social media accounts, insisting on judicial independence. However, public outrage continues to grow as citizens express their discontent with the government, particularly amid warnings from President Erdoğan against protest activities. The situation highlights escalating tensions within Turkiye's political landscape and a challenge to civil liberties.
Hundreds of thousands are protesting across Turkiye over the jailing of opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu, facing police actions including water cannon and tear gas.
Imamoglu's arrest and subsequent suspension as mayor have triggered Turkiye's most significant unrest in years, reflecting deep political tensions.
The government denies that the legal action against Imamoglu is politically motivated, asserting that the judiciary operates independently amid widespread protests.
Despite government crackdowns on social media and protests, public anger is growing as tensions escalate in response to Erdogan's warnings and police actions.
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