Protests Intensify Across Turkey Following Imamoglu's Detention

Demonstrators demand the release of Istanbul's mayor and Erdogan's resignation as over 1,100 are arrested during escalating unrest.

Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul's ousted mayor, has been officially nominated as the CHP's presidential candidate for 2028 despite his detention.
Protests continue for the sixth consecutive day, with tens of thousands defying bans in Istanbul, Ankara, and other cities to demand Imamoglu's release.
Authorities have arrested over 1,100 individuals, including journalists, while Erdogan has labeled protesters as 'street terrorists.'
Imamoglu faces charges of corruption and terrorism, which he denies, calling them politically motivated attempts to block his candidacy.
The demonstrations, the largest since the 2013 Gezi Park protests, reflect growing discontent with Erdogan's government and fears of democratic erosion.