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Nationwide Protests Erupt in Turkey After Mayor's Arrest

4/7/2025

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Turkey is witnessing a powerful wave of protests, ignited by the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, on March 19. Opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has stepped into the spotlight, uniting various factions against President Erdogan's perceived authoritarian rule. With a call for elections by November, Ozel is rallying support for Imamoglu's future candidacy in 2028, fueling hopes for change.

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Turkey is witnessing a powerful wave of protests, ignited by the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, on March 19. Opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has stepped into the spotlight, uniting various factions against President Erdogan's perceived authoritarian rule. With a call for elections by November, Ozel is rallying support for Imamoglu's future candidacy in 2028, fueling hopes for change.