Protests Over Imamoglu's Detention Persist as Opposition Plans Major Rally

Ten days of demonstrations across Turkey highlight public discontent with Erdogan's government, as human rights groups condemn police violence and media crackdowns.

Nationwide protests continue for the tenth day following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, with demonstrators accusing the government of politically motivated judicial actions.
The opposition CHP has officially nominated Imamoglu as its 2028 presidential candidate, despite his detention and ongoing legal challenges.
Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have criticized the Turkish government for excessive police violence against protesters and restrictions on media freedom.
The Istanbul governor's office has allowed a protest ban to expire, but demonstrations in other cities remain restricted, with nearly 1,900 detentions reported since March 19.
A large-scale opposition rally is planned for March 29 in Istanbul, with demands for Imamoglu's release and early presidential elections.