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Turkish opposition challenges Erdoğan with successful 'Zero Shopping Day' protest

Turkey's opposition staged a nationwide economic boycott on April 2 against President Erdoğan's government and İstanbul Mayor's arrest.
The boycott, named 'Zero Shopping Day', protested the recent arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, President Erdoğan's main political rival.
The CHP organized the boycott, urging citizens to avoid non-essential purchases and support independent businesses.
Some business owners reported a significant impact; one supermarket manager estimated foot traffic dropped to 25%, and a gas station director noted sales fell 75%.
Government officials denounced the boycott as economic sabotage, while prosecutors launched investigations into those promoting it, revealing escalating tensions.

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