Detention of Istanbul Mayor and Societal Reactions
March 23, 2025
Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul and a rival of President Erdoğan, has been detained on corruption charges, sparking widespread protests in Turkey. His supporters, mainly from the CHP, denounce the situation as a political coup and continue to organize demonstrations. Amid this political turmoil, the elections in Istanbul confirm his position as the party's candidate for the upcoming presidential elections. Supporters are calling on the nation to participate in the process to support the mayor.