Turkey is witnessing its largest wave of anti-government protests in more than a decade following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure and potential challenger to incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the 2028 presidential elections.
Tens of thousands have taken to the streets across the country, defying bans on public gatherings to voice their discontent.
The protests have raised serious concerns about democracy, rule of law, and political repression in Turkey.
The demonstrations, which started immediately after Imamoglu’s arrest, have escalated over the past few days, with massive gatherings in Istanbul, Ankara and other major cities.