Protests against Erdogan: Support for Imamoglu is growing in Istanbul!

Protests against Erdogan: Support for Imamoglu is growing in Istanbul!

The political situation in Turkey continues to deteriorate: Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested on Wednesday after a raid on his home. This leads to nationwide protests that have now been going on for three days. In response, numerous cities, including Istanbul and Ankara, have imposed bans on demonstrations lasting several days. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described the protests as “street terror” and made it clear that Turkey would not bow to it krone.at reported. Additionally, 53 people were arrested in connection with the protests, while 16 police officers sustained injuries.

Significant repression against critics

The situation is causing quite a stir: According to the Turkish Interior Minister, over 80 people were interrogated and arrested because of critical statements on social media. This came after access to platforms such as X, YouTube and WhatsApp were blocked in Istanbul for over 42 hours. Imamoglu, who is considered one of Erdogan's strongest political challengers, also faces serious allegations such as corruption and blackmail. To make matters worse, his college diploma was also revoked on Tuesday, bringing him one step closer to being ultimately unable to participate in the upcoming presidential election greece.net reported.

Meanwhile, Imam's supporters are also active: demonstrations are planned for next Friday, and additional roadblocks have been set up in the affected cities. Deaths are making an impressive impact, and the opposition sees these repressive tactics as a serious threat to democratic freedoms in Turkey.