The Turkish government has cracked down on protests across the country, with over 1,100 people arrested in just five days. The government has accused the protestors of “abusing” their right to protest and has warned against “terrorising the streets”.
The protests were triggered by the detention of Istanbul’s Mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, who is a vocal opponent of President Erdogan. Imamoglu was detained on corruption charges, which he has deemed as politically motivated. President Erdogan, however, denies any involvement in the charges.
The harsh response from the Turkish government has sparked international concern, with many questioning the government’s commitment to freedom of expression and democracy. The crackdown on protests has raised fears about the erosion of civil liberties in Turkey.
As the situation continues to escalate, it remains to be seen how the Turkish government will respond to the growing dissent within the country. The arrests of over 1,100 people in just five days have only further fueled the anger and frustration among the Turkish population. The world watches closely as Turkey grapples with this latest challenge to its democratic values.
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