Istanbul streets witnessed flooding as crowds protested the arrest of opposition figure Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, facing charges of corruption, fraud, and links to the PKK. The arrest, deemed politically motivated, led to widespread demonstrations, prompting authorities to impose a four-day ban on protests. This incident comes amidst a crackdown on opposition figures ahead of Turkey’s upcoming elections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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