Published on YouTube: Istanbul mayor’s detention sparks protests as police crack down

Istanbul mayor’s detention sparks protests as police crack down
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is set to appear in court on Saturday following his detention on charges of corruption, bribery, and alleged links to terrorism. His supporters claim the move is politically motivated, with President Erdogan’s government accused of targeting political rivals ahead of upcoming elections. Protests have erupted in Istanbul and Ankara, with Turkish police using force to disperse demonstrators. Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu reports from Istanbul. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://ift.tt/dJYuW7c Check our website: https://ift.tt/j17LDhe Check out our Instagram page: https://ift.tt/vOE6uAH Download AJE Mobile App: https://ift.tt/6Kob8qI #Turkiye #Istanbul #EkremImamoglu #FreeImamoglu #TurkishPolitics #Erdogan #TurkiyeProtests #Ankara #AlJazeeraEnglish
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