Turkey protests

Ekrem Imamoglu’s Arrest Sparks Protests, 1,400+ Detained

26 Mar 2025

Turkey has arrested over 1,400 protesters and multiple journalists following widespread demonstrations against Ekrem Imamoglu's jailing. The mass detentions have sparked growing concerns about press freedom, government overreach, and the erosion of democracy under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s leadership. Journalists Arrested While Covering Protests On Tuesday, Turkish authorities detained seven...

Turkey Protest: Thousands Take To Streets, Nearly 1,500 Arrested In Crackdown

26 Mar 2025

In one of Turkey’s largest protests in over a decade, nearly 1,500 people have been detained—including an AFP photographer—after thousands took to the streets in defiance of the government. The demonstrations erupted following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges, a move widely criticized as politically motivated....

What’s Really Happening In Turkey? Why The Protests Are About More Than Just A Mayor Arrest | TDG Explainer

24 Mar 2025

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets across Turkey following the arrest of Istanbul’s Mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure and vocal critic of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The court’s decision to jail Imamoglu on corruption charges has intensified political tensions, sparking the largest anti-government demonstrations in over...

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