The political climate in Turkey has become increasingly tense as hundreds of people have been arrested in the aftermath of clashes between protesters and security forces. The country’s interior ministry reported over 300 arrests in multiple cities following the violent protests on Friday evening.
One of the key figures arrested is Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who is seen as a major political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Imamoglu was detained for questioning regarding allegations of corruption and terrorism links. This arrest comes at a crucial time, as Imamoglu was expected to be nominated as a presidential candidate in the upcoming election.
The situation in Turkey has been described by Erdogan as “street terrorism” perpetrated by the opposition. Supporters of Imamoglu gathered outside a courthouse on Saturday evening, protesting his arrest and showing solidarity with their candidate. The arrest of Imamoglu and the crackdown on protesters raise concerns about the future of democracy and political dissent in Turkey.
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