Scores detained for participation in protests in Istanbul, İzmir and Adana

Scores detained for participation in protests in Istanbul, İzmir and Adana

Police raided several houses in Istanbul in the morning hours. Lawyer Deniz Demirdöğen announced on his social media account that he was being detained. In Adana, the police attacked a group protesting the arrest of Istanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu with water cannons, rubber bullets and gas bombs. Many people were beaten and detained. In İzmir, Social Freedom Party (TÖP) MYK member Didar Gül, Praksis music group member Soner Küçükergül…

Those involved in the violence under the pretext of a demonstration in support of İmamoğlu, who was arrested for corruption, were detained, and the participation of 12 separate terrorist organizations in the demonstrations was determined. 206 suspects detained in Istanbul were referred to a judge with a request for arrest.

The protests that started with the detention of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu continue throughout the country. Students who wanted to march to the AKP Provincial Building in Izmir were faced with police obstacles.

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The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) today condemned the recent arrests in İzmir, Türkiye, of six lawyers, including the former president of the İzmir Bar Association, Özkan Yücel. While Yücel was released today, the other five remain in detention. Credible reports indicate that the six lawyers were detained solely in connection with their legitimate role as defence counsel of individuals arrested during recent demonstrations following …

Students protesting the arrest of CHP presidential candidate and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu were met with harsh police intervention in Izmir.