Thousands Rally Across Turkey as Opposition Leader’s Arrest Sparks National Crisis!
Massive protests have erupted across Turkey following the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the main political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. These demonstrations, which began on March 19, represent the country's worst unrest in over a decade. Imamoglu was formally arrested on Sunday and charged with corruption-related offenses including "establishing a criminal organization" and taking bribes - allegations he denies. His arrest came just before he was due to be nominated as the presidential candidate for the secular Republican People's Party (CHP). Despite his imprisonment, the CHP confirmed him as their candidate for the 2028 election through a symbolic vote. The protests initially started small in Istanbul but quickly spread to dozens of cities nationwide. While largely peaceful, some demonstrations have seen police using tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds. Over 1,100 people have been detained […]
