Turkey: Protests spread, defy ban for day 3 over Imamoglu’s arrest

Demonstrators in Turkey protested the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a popular opposition figure and potential presidential contender against President Erdogan, with hundreds of thousands rallying in Istanbul and thousands more protesting in other provinces. Clashes between riot police and demonstrators erupted in several cities, leading to the detention of 97 individuals. The government’s move to detain Imamoglu on terrorism and corruption charges sparked protests, financial instability, and international concern, with the CHP announcing an extraordinary convention and speculation about the appointment of a trustee to the party.

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