Protests sweep Turkey as Istanbul mayor - key challenger to Erdogan - appears in court

Credit: Sky News- Published on March 22, 2025
Widespread protests across Turkey have intensified after Istanbul's mayor - a key challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan - was detained over allegations of corruption and links to terror organisations.

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Published on March 24, 2025 -  03:04
Turkey in Turmoil: Police Clash with Protesters, Imamoglu Supporters Chant ‘We Will Rip Away Coup'
Turkey is witnessing its biggest protests in over a decade after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Erdogan’s main political rival, was jailed on corruption charges. Imamoglu has denied the allegations, calling them a political attack and urging nationwide protests. As demonstrators chant “We Will Rip Away This Coup!”, police have cracked down, leading to violent clashes in major cities. With a ban on street gatherings extended, tensions are rising fast. Is this the beginning of a major political shift in Turkey? Watch for the latest updates! #TurkeyProtests #Imamoglu #Erdogan #TurkeyNews #PoliceVsProtesters #JusticeForImamoglu #SolidarityVotes #TurkeyElections #DemocracyUnderThreat #BreakingNews

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