Istanbul, Turkey·Escalating·HIGH 70
Turkish Crowds Protest in Support of Jailed Erdogan Rival
The significant public dissent highlights the potential for increased instability and challenges to Erdogan's administration.
Thousands of Turks gathered in Istanbul on March 18 to support jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, commemorating one year since his arrest on corruption charges. The rally, organized by the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), reflects the ongoing judicial crackdown on opposition figures under President Erdogan.
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