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Turkey Erupts in Protests Over Mayor Imamoglu's Detention

3/20/2025

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Protests ignited across Turkey after the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, sparking outrage and calls for action. The CHP quickly set up a crisis center in Ankara, mobilizing for sustained demonstrations. CHP leader Özgür Özel condemned the government during a visit to Imamoglu's family, warning that this crisis poses a grave threat to democracy. Political allies rallied in solidarity.

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Protests ignited across Turkey after the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, sparking outrage and calls for action. The CHP quickly set up a crisis center in Ankara, mobilizing for sustained demonstrations. CHP leader Özgür Özel condemned the government during a visit to Imamoglu's family, warning that this crisis poses a grave threat to democracy. Political allies rallied in solidarity.