Turkish Opposition Plans Major Istanbul Protest Over İmamoğlu's Arrest

The CHP calls for a large-scale rally on Saturday to demand the release of Istanbul's mayor and push for early elections, as protests continue for a seventh day.

Ekrem İmamoğlu, Istanbul's mayor and a key rival to President Erdoğan, remains in pretrial detention following his arrest on corruption and terrorism charges.
Nationwide protests have entered their seventh consecutive day, with daily demonstrations reported in cities like Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Rize.
The CHP has announced a large-scale protest in Istanbul's Maltepe district on Saturday, aiming to escalate pressure on the government and demand early elections.
Over 1,400 protesters have been detained as authorities intensify their crackdown, labeling the demonstrations as 'street terror.'
İmamoğlu's arrest has drawn widespread domestic and international criticism, highlighting concerns over Turkey's democratic backsliding under Erdoğan's administration.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung