Turkey Detains 11 Over Boycott Supporting Jailed Istanbul Mayor

Protests and economic strain grow as opposition challenges Erdogan's government over political suppression and democratic erosion.

Turkish police detained 11 individuals, including actor Cem Yigit Uzumoglu, for supporting a shopping boycott protesting Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's imprisonment.
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office issued arrest warrants for 16 suspects on charges of 'hatred and discrimination' linked to the boycott campaign.
The opposition CHP party continues to mobilize protests and boycotts, confirming Imamoglu as its 2028 presidential candidate despite his detention.
The Turkish government condemned the boycott as an attempt to destabilize the economy, as the lira trades at historic lows and inflation remains high.
Over 2,000 protesters have been detained since Imamoglu's arrest, with allegations of detainee mistreatment denied by Turkish authorities.