Auch eine Woche nach der Festnahme des Istanbuler Oberbürgermeisters Ekrem İmamoğlu gehen in der Türkei trotz Repressionen weiter Tausende auf die Straße. Der Inhaftierte bekam derweil Besuch von einem Parteifreund.
Despite bans and arrests, mass protests against Erdoğan continue in Turkey following the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Thousands have taken to the streets in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Erdoğan's hometown of Rize. İmamoğlu's arrest is seen as politically motivated, and he has been nominated as a candidate for the upcoming election. Security forces have responded to the largely peaceful protests with water cannons, tear gas, and arrests, with over 1400 people detained. A major demonstration is planned for Saturday.
