Istanbul Mayor’s Arrest Sparks Nationwide Protests

Mar 23, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s arrest on corruption charges has triggered massive protests across Turkey

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Imamoglu, a key opposition leader, has been a vocal critic of President Erdoğan’s government

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Authorities accuse Imamoglu of financial misconduct during his tenure, a claim he strongly denies

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Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets, calling the arrest politically motivated

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Officials insist the charges are legal, dismissing claims of political persecution

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