US EditionThousands flood Istanbul streets as opposition rally draws more than 10 000 protesters
- At least 10,000 people participated in an opposition rally in Istanbul, marking the 100th day since Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was jailed due to a graft probe.
- Police arrested over 120 individuals linked to City Hall in Izmir as part of an alleged graft investigation targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's opponents.
- CHP leader Ozgur Ozel stated, "This struggle is against fascism, this is the fight for freedom," as he addressed the gathered crowd during the rally.
- Critics believe the legal actions against the CHP, including arrests and court cases, are politically motivated attempts to undermine the party after its success in local elections.
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In front of Istanbul City Hall, protesters once again called for the release of the main opponent of President Erdogan. ...
Thousands of people protested on Tuesday evening in front of Istanbul City Hall in Saraçhane to demand the release of the iconic opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Imprisoned since March 19, Ekrem Imamoglu is accused of leading a "criminal organization...
Clashes at Istanbul protest marking 100 days since mayor’s detention
Video shows thousands rallying outside Istanbul’s municipality building to mark 100 days since dismissed Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s detention. Clashes broke out as riot police used pepper spray and detained protesters who refused to disperse after the Republican People’s Party (CHP)-led rally.
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stol.itThe police arrested 42 people who demonstrated against the arrest of Mayor Imamoglu. The Turkish government recently stepped up its activities against the opposition with waves of arrest.
The protesters gathered to commemorate the 100th day of the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, who is currently in prison.
Thousands of people demonstrated in Istanbul, Turkey, against the arrest of Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu 100 days ago. İmamoğlu is considered the most important domestic rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
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