A temporary mayor has been elected in Istanbul after the imprisonment of Imamoglu, protests are expanding

The election of an interim mayor does not allow the government to appoint a trustee to run the municipality.

Reports UNN with reference to BBC, AFP, Reuters.

After Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was jailed on bribery charges, which he and his supporters deny, the municipal council of Turkey's largest city elected an interim mayor. It should be noted that the Istanbul municipal council includes political forces opposed to Turkish President Erdogan.

The 314-member Istanbul Council, where CHP has a majority, elected Nuri Aslan from the party to run the city with 177 votes

Mass rallies are not abating, the US administration expresses concern

A week after the start of demonstrations in Turkey against the imprisonment of popular Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the Turkish opposition is calling for an expansion of protests to increase pressure on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

In every city we come to, we will hold the biggest rallies in their history

Ozel said the protests would continue until early presidential elections are announced or Imamoglu is released from prison.

The Donald Trump administration in the US has expressed concern over Imamoglu's arrest and mass protests in Turkey. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed to his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan "his concern over the recent arrests and demonstrations in Turkey", the US State Department spokeswoman said.

Economic difficulties amid continuing protests

After Imamoglu's detention, Turkish financial assets fell, prompting the central bank to use reserves to support the lira. The government said the impact of the fluctuations would be limited and temporary.

Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan said on Wednesday that the bank had taken active steps to ensure the efficient functioning of the markets and that these measures supported its tight monetary policy. He said the shocks did not disrupt the underlying dynamics of the economy.

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Ekrem Imamoglu called on Turkish citizens to take to the streets to fight for their rights after his arrest. 

Istanbul University announced that the academic degree of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu - the main political rival of President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan - was canceled due to violations.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that protests over the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu have become a "movement of violence" and that the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) he leads will be held accountable for the injuries to police officers and property damage.

During protests against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, 1133 people were detained, including ten journalists. 

Elon Musk's social network X suspended the accounts of the opposition in Turkey due to mass riots.