Three Journalists Released in Turkey as Protests Over Opposition Mayor’s Arrest Continue

The release follows international pressure, but over 1,400 protesters remain detained as demonstrations escalate against the Turkish government.

AFP photographer Yasin Akgül and two other journalists were released on March 27 after being detained for allegedly participating in banned protests in Istanbul.
The journalists had been arrested on March 25 while covering demonstrations sparked by the arrest of Istanbul's opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, on March 19.
Over 1,400 protesters remain in custody, marking one of the largest waves of dissent in Turkey since the 2013 Gezi Park protests.
International organizations, including Reporters Without Borders (RSF), have condemned the Turkish government’s actions, calling for the release of all detained journalists and demonstrators.
Opposition groups are planning a large-scale rally on March 29 to demand democratic reforms and continued pressure on the government.