Students and journalists stand trial in Turkey over protests sparked by mayor's arrest

Dozens face trial in Turkiye over protests against Imamoglu’s jailing

Dozens of people including journalists have appeared before a court in Istanbul, accused of attending banned demonstrations and disobeying police orders to disperse during anti-government protests

The trial of nearly 200 people arrested following anti-government protests in Turkey began in Istanbul on Friday, BBC reports. Journalists are among those on trial.

Trial of nearly 200 people opens after Turkey protests

Students and journalists are among the 189 people on trial in Istanbul after protests last month.

On Friday, the Turkish judiciary opened the trial of nearly 200 people, including many students and eight journalists, accused of participating in the banned demonstrations following the arrest in mid-March of the mayor of Istanbul Ekrem Imamoglu.

Öztürk: Peace efforts will strengthen the common struggle

Protests continue following the arrest of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and 11 others by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). Although the government has responded to the protests with detentions, arrests, and investigations, it has failed to suppress the demonstrations. The long-standing debate around joint struggle has been reignited following public outrage over the government's actions and the broader pol…

189 people in Istanbul have to answer to court for their participation in the mass protests critical of the government, including eight journalists.