Thousands of people took to the streets in Istanbul in a massive rally supporting jailed opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Protesters called for justice, democratic rights, and the release of the popular mayor, whose detention has sparked widespread outrage.


Istanbul Rally: Thousands Protest in Support of Jailed Erdogan Rival Imamoglu

Turkish riot police used pepper spray to disperse officials of the opposition CHP party inside their Istanbul headquarters, making way for a court-appointed interim chair. The raid follows a court order suspending the party’s provincial leadership over alleged irregularities, and comes amid a broader crackdown that has already seen the arrest of popular Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

Turkey protests: Police sprays pepper spray on protestors

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has blamed the opposition for wrecking Turkiye's economy over its mass protests. The opposition has raised questions over the judicial inquiry into Istanbul's Mayor.

Erdogan vs Opposition: Unprecedented protests in Turkiye

The Republican People's Party (CHP), the main opposition party in Turkiye, officially nominated the arrested former Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as its presidential candidate.

Turkiye opposition formally nominates Imamoglu as presidential candidate

World: The unrest, described as the most serious in years, began in Istanbul after the detention of Ekrem Imamoglu and has since spread to over 55 of Turkey’s 81 provinces.

What triggered mass protests in Turkey? Over 1,100 detained after opposition leader Imamoglu arrested

World: Imamoglu, widely seen as the frontrunner to become the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) candidate for the 2028 presidential election, is one of Turkey’s most popular political figures.

Who is Ekrem Imamoglu? Turkish President Erdogan’s biggest challenger facing terrorism-linked charges

Local elections have ushered in a new face in Turkish politics. Re-elected Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is being seen as the only serious challenger against strongman Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his AK party.

Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu being dubbed Erdogan's political opponent

Voting ends in Turkey's high-stakes municipal elections, Erdogan's rival leads

Turkey local elections: Opposition pulls off surprise win as Erdogan calls it a 'turning point'

President Erdogan says he has ‘nothing to do’ with conviction of Istanbul’s mayor

Thousands of people rallied in Turkey on Thursday to oppose the conviction and political ban of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, chanting slogans criticising President Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling AK Party before elections next year.

Supporters of banned mayor Imamoglu rally in Istanbul

Turkey launches probe against opposition mayor for being 'disrespectful'

Turkey's opposition strikes blow to Erdogan with Istanbul mayoral win

Istanbul mayor says win marks 'new beginning' for Turkey

Turkey's electoral body has been condemned for ordering Istanbul's local elections to be re-held after an opposition victory in March. Watch full video to know more.

Turkey election re-run angers opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

Turkey opposition says ahead in Istanbul election recount

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