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Turkey Erupts: 2 Million Protest Against Erdogan’s Rule

3/31/2025

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On March 29, 2025, a historic wave of over 2 million protesters flooded the streets of Turkey, united against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after the controversial arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. This unprecedented outcry, the largest in a decade, underscores the deep-seated frustration with Erdogan's authoritarian grip, as nearly 2,000 individuals face detention in the fight for justice and democracy.

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On March 29, 2025, a historic wave of over 2 million protesters flooded the streets of Turkey, united against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after the controversial arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. This unprecedented outcry, the largest in a decade, underscores the deep-seated frustration with Erdogan's authoritarian grip, as nearly 2,000 individuals face detention in the fight for justice and democracy.