Overview

• Mark Lowen, a BBC correspondent, was detained for 17 hours before being deported from Turkey, accused of being a 'threat to public order.'
• The protests, which have spread to over 55 provinces, were triggered by the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent opposition figure.
• More than 1,000 protesters have been detained over the past week, with demonstrations now continuing at a reduced intensity.
• President Erdogan has condemned the protests, labeling them 'evil' and accusing opposition groups of inciting unrest.
• The BBC has criticized Lowen's treatment and pledged to address the issue with Turkish authorities, emphasizing the importance of press freedom.