Mass Protests Erupt Across Turkey Following Istanbul Mayor's Arrest
Ekrem Imamoglu's jailing on corruption charges has ignited nationwide demonstrations and intensified concerns over Turkey's democratic erosion.
- More than 1,100 protesters and at least 10 journalists have been detained as demonstrations continue for a sixth day across over 55 provinces.
- Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key opposition figure, was jailed on corruption charges, which he denies, calling them politically motivated.
- The Turkish government insists the judiciary operates independently, rejecting claims that Imamoglu's arrest is tied to his presidential candidacy for 2028.
- International condemnation has grown, with the EU and countries like France and Germany criticizing the arrest as a serious attack on democracy.
- Imamoglu was symbolically endorsed as the opposition CHP's 2028 presidential candidate by millions in a show of support despite his imprisonment.
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