Tensions flared in Istanbul as clashes broke out between protesters and local police following the detention of Ekrem Imamoglu, the former mayor of Turkey’s largest city. Demonstrators flooded the streets demanding Imamoglu’s immediate release, sparking a wave of unrest that has drawn national and international attention.
Eyewitnesses reported heavy police presence in several districts of Istanbul, with officers deploying tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds. Protesters, many waving Turkish flags and chanting pro-democracy slogans, accuse the government of politically motivated actions aimed at silencing opposition voices.
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Imamoglu, a key figure in the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), gained prominence after his historic 2019 mayoral victory, which ended decades of control by Turkey’s ruling party in Istanbul. His arrest has sparked widespread outrage, especially among those who view him as a symbol of democratic resistance and political reform.
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