Ekrem Imamoglu Arrest Archives

March 28, 2025
International
World

Watch: Pikachu seen fleeing police during anti-Erdogan protests in Turkey

A person wearing a Pikachu costume joined numerous demonstrators in Istanbul, protesting against the detention of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who is a significant opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.A viral video showed tumultuous scenes in Turkey’s streets, where protesters can be seen running from the police. One particular demonstrator, dressed in an inflatable Pokemon costume, […]

March 22, 2025
International
World

Turkey on boil: Why mass protests have erupted against Erdogan

Mass protests Istanbul (Photo: AP) The arrest of Istanbul’s popular opposition mayor has triggered widespread protests across Turkey, with people taking to the streets in multiple cities to express their anger.Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key opposition leader and strong political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s, was arrested on Wednesday—just days before the CHP was […]