Ekrem İmamoğlu
"Movement of Violence": Erdogan Accuses Opposition of Mass Protests Against Imamoglu's Arrest
The Turkish President stated that the CHP provoked violence during the protests against the arrest of the Mayor of Istanbul. He vowed to hold them accountable for the injuries to police officers.
Turkish authorities have detained 1,133 people due to protests in support of the Mayor of Istanbul
During protests against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, 1,133 people were detained, including ten journalists. Authorities report 123 injured police officers.
Social network X blocked opposition accounts in Turkey
Elon Musk's social network X has suspended opposition accounts in Turkey due to mass riots. Protests began after the arrest of the mayor of Istanbul, Erdogan's main opponent.
The Mayor of Istanbul called on Turks to mass protests after the arrest
Ekrem Imamoglu called on Turkish citizens to take to the streets to fight for their rights after the arrest. He called the trial an "extrajudicial execution" and called for the protection of the country's future.