Turkey’s Opposition Calls for Boycott and Mass Protests After Arrest of Istanbul Mayor

One week after the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, a top rival to President Erdogan, the political opposition in Turkey is fighting back with new tactics, including boycotts and mass protests. The government crackdown on protesters has led to over 1,300 arrests and limits on social media. Erdogan has accused the opposition of stirring up trouble, while European leaders call for upholding the rule of law and the White House remains silent on the matter.

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