Protests Surge Across Turkey Over Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu

The detention of opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu has led to widespread demonstrations, with over 1,400 arrests and intensifying international criticism of Erdogan's government.

Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul's mayor and a key opposition figure, remains in detention on charges of corruption and terrorism, which he denies as politically motivated.
Protests, now in their seventh day, have grown into the largest demonstrations in Turkey since 2013, with tens of thousands defying bans and facing police crackdowns.
The CHP has formally nominated Imamoglu as its presidential candidate despite legal challenges, including the revocation of his university degree, which could disqualify him under Turkish law.
International organizations and governments have condemned the Turkish authorities for mass arrests, police violence, and restrictions on press freedom during the protests.
Erdogan’s government has labeled the protests as violent and referred to demonstrators as 'street terrorists,' further escalating tensions within the country.