Turkey Protests Persist as Erdogan Faces Unprecedented Opposition

Massive demonstrations continue for a seventh night following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, with over 1,400 detained and calls growing for a major rally on March 29.

Tens of thousands of protesters are gathering nightly in Istanbul and other cities, defying bans and heavy police crackdowns.
Over 1,400 people, including seven journalists, have been arrested since the protests began on March 19, according to Turkish authorities.
The opposition CHP has officially nominated Imamoglu as its 2028 presidential candidate and is urging supporters to boycott pro-government businesses.
International bodies like the UN and Council of Europe have condemned the Turkish government's use of force and suppression of dissent.
The CHP has called for a large-scale rally in Istanbul on March 29 to maintain pressure on the government and demand democratic reforms.