Turkey’s Crackdown Deepens with Arrests of Journalists and Escalating Legal Actions

As protests continue, two opposition journalists are detained, and Istanbul's ex-mayor faces multiple trials threatening prison and a political ban.

Prominent investigative journalists Timur Soykan and Murat Ağırel were arrested on charges of threat and extortion, drawing criticism of judicial overreach.
Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul's former mayor and opposition figure, is set to face two trials on Friday, with potential prison time and a political ban at stake.
Mass protests persist across Turkey, with demonstrators demanding justice, democracy, and Imamoglu's release despite intensified police crackdowns.
Opposition leader Özgür Özel faces legal action for allegedly insulting President Erdoğan, reflecting broader government efforts to suppress dissent.
European officials criticize the EU’s muted response to Turkey’s democratic backsliding, calling for stronger action against the Erdoğan administration.