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Thousands flood Istanbul streets as opposition rally draws more than 10 000 protesters
- At least 10,000 people attended an opposition rally at Istanbul City Hall on the 100th day since Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was jailed, which critics call politically motivated.
- Police arrested over 120 people linked to City Hall in Izmir as part of an alleged graft probe, signaling ongoing political tension under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- Opposition leader Ozgur Ozel addressed the rally, stating, "This struggle is against fascism, this is the fight for freedom," and asserted that Imamoglu would become president.
- The CHP announced that the arrests in Izmir were politically motivated, linking them to a broader crackdown on opposition after Imamoglu's detention.
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In front of Istanbul City Hall, protesters once again called for the release of the main opponent of President Erdogan. ...
Thousands of people protested on Tuesday evening in front of Istanbul City Hall in Saraçhane to demand the release of the iconic opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Imprisoned since March 19, Ekrem Imamoglu is accused of leading a "criminal organization...
Clashes at Istanbul protest marking 100 days since mayor’s detention
Video shows thousands rallying outside Istanbul’s municipality building to mark 100 days since dismissed Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s detention. Clashes broke out as riot police used pepper spray and detained protesters who refused to disperse after the Republican People’s Party (CHP)-led rally.
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stol.itThe police arrested 42 people who demonstrated against the arrest of Mayor Imamoglu. The Turkish government recently stepped up its activities against the opposition with waves of arrest.
The protesters gathered to commemorate the 100th day of the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, who is currently in prison.
Thousands of people demonstrated in Istanbul, Turkey, against the arrest of Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu 100 days ago. İmamoğlu is considered the most important domestic rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
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