Turkey’s Opposition Rallies Against Erdogan as Protests Intensify

CHP leader Ozgur Ozel pledges continued demonstrations and demands early elections following Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s arrest.

• CHP leader Ozgur Ozel was re-elected during an extraordinary congress, solidifying his leadership amid ongoing anti-government protests.
• Protests erupted after the March 19 arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges, which critics allege are politically motivated.
• Nearly 2,000 protesters have been detained, with 300 formally arrested, as demonstrations continue across Turkey.
• The CHP has reaffirmed Imamoglu as its 2028 presidential candidate and launched a petition for his release and early elections, garnering over 7 million signatures.
• The Erdogan government denies judicial interference, while international criticism grows over Turkey's handling of the protests and perceived erosion of democratic freedoms.

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