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, […]
Turkey was plunged into a political crisis after the authorities arrested Ekrem Imamoglu, mayor of Istanbul and a top rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on accusations of corruption. Ben Hubbard, Istanbul bureau chief for The New York Times, explains the tumult. Source link
Turkish authorities have detained nearly 1,500 people, including an AFP photographer, as widespread protests continue across the country following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges. The opposition has condemned the move as politically motivated, sparking the largest demonstrations Turkey has seen in over a decade.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government has responded […]
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 […]
