Turkey Investigates Opposition Boycott as Protests Over Mayor's Arrest Escalate

The government accuses opposition-led boycotts of economic sabotage, while protests and detentions continue to grow across the country.

• The Istanbul prosecutor's office launched an investigation into opposition boycott calls, citing potential violations of laws against hate speech and incitement to hostility.
• The opposition CHP expanded its boycott to include a one-day halt to all shopping, with some shops closing in solidarity with the protests.
• Trade Minister Omer Bolat labeled the boycott as 'economic sabotage' and suggested affected businesses could pursue legal action for damages.
• Nationwide protests, sparked by the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges, have led to over 1,900 detentions so far.
• Turkey's economic instability, marked by high inflation and a cost-of-living crisis, has intensified public frustration and shaped the context of the ongoing unrest.

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