The Republican People's Party (CHP) has officially nominated Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as its presidential candidate for the 2028 elections, in the wake of his recent arrest on corruption charges. This event has sparked significant civil unrest in Turkey, leading to widespread protests—the largest seen in the nation in ten years. In response to the protests, over 1,100 individuals have been detained, and a number of journalists reporting on the events have also been arrested, highlighting the tense political climate in the country.
The CHP's nomination of Ekrem Imamoglu as its presidential candidate comes just a week after his arrest on corruption charges, catalyzing widespread protests across Turkey.
These protests mark the largest civil unrest the country has experienced in a decade, with over 1,100 detentions and multiple arrests of journalists covering the turmoil.
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