More than 1,100 people have been arrested as tens of thousands have taken to the streets to protest against the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges decried as politically motivated
Tens of thousands are protesting across Turkey after the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges, seen as politically motivated. Imamoglu, a main rival to President Erdogan, was nominated as the presidential candidate for the Republican People’s Party (CHP). Over 1,100 people have been arrested during the demonstrations, with police using water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets. Journalists have also been detained, raising concerns about press freedoms.
