Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu's Trial Adjourned as Protests Intensify

Ekrem İmamoğlu remains in detention after his trial is postponed to mid-June, fueling public unrest over perceived political repression under Erdoğan's government.

İmamoğlu used his court appearance to assert that his detention is politically motivated, citing his electoral victories as a threat to Erdoğan's rule.
The trial, focused on allegations of insulting and threatening judicial officials, was adjourned until mid-June, leaving İmamoğlu in custody.
Heavy security and restricted access marked the court proceedings, highlighting the charged political atmosphere surrounding the case.
Protests continue nationwide, with opposition supporters condemning the judicial process as a tool to suppress dissent and eliminate political rivals.
Large-scale demonstrations are planned in cities like Samsun, reflecting growing frustration over democratic backsliding in Turkey.