Turkey Protests Persist as Erdogan Faces Unprecedented Opposition

Massive demonstrations continue for a seventh night following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, with over 1,400 detained and calls growing for a major rally on March 29.

• Tens of thousands of protesters are gathering nightly in Istanbul and other cities, defying bans and heavy police crackdowns.
• Over 1,400 people, including seven journalists, have been arrested since the protests began on March 19, according to Turkish authorities.
• The opposition CHP has officially nominated Imamoglu as its 2028 presidential candidate and is urging supporters to boycott pro-government businesses.
• International bodies like the UN and Council of Europe have condemned the Turkish government's use of force and suppression of dissent.
• The CHP has called for a large-scale rally in Istanbul on March 29 to maintain pressure on the government and demand democratic reforms.

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