US EditionTurkey launches probe into calls for economic boycott after Istanbul mayor’s arrest
- Turkey's government condemned opposition calls for a mass commercial boycott after the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, labeling them an economic 'sabotage attempt.'
- The Republican People's Party called for a one-day shopping boycott, which led to some shops closing in solidarity.
- Trade Minister Omer Bolat criticized the boycott as a threat to economic stability, asserting that it aims to undermine the government.
- Protests erupted nationwide following Imamoglu's arrest, with claims of police brutality against detained demonstrators and calls for further public action.
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The Turkish opposition politician was arrested on 19 March for allegations of corruption and terror.
In Aachen, around 150 people gather to protest the policy of the Turkish government, demanding the release of political prisoners.
As charges of corruption, extortion, bribery and leading a criminal organization continue in Turkey against jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, based mainly on anonymous witnesses, protests against the detention of Turkish President Erdogan’s biggest political rival continue. Turkish society is divided in its reactions.
In Turkey, can Recep Tayyip Erdogan resist the opposition wind that blows against him, while his main competitor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was arrested for corruption? On Sunday, 6 April, the party of Erdogan called for early elections. The country lives at the pace of demonstrations that can gather up to hundreds of thousands of people. The conservative turn of the president disappoints part of his electorate, especially women. (International). TF1 INFO
REPORT - Lawyers and families denounce an increase in police violence during demonstrations, including acts of sexual assault, and justice more than ever at the orders of President Erdogan.
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