Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:48am on 24 Mar 2025,Monday International
Hundreds of thousands protested in Istanbul for a fifth night after Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested over corruption charges. Despite a ban on gatherings, demonstrators flooded the streets, facing tear gas and rubber bullets from riot police. Imamoglu, a key opposition leader, was jailed pending trial, deepening concerns over Turkey’s democracy. Many view his detention as a political move to block his 2028 presidential bid. The Republican People’s Party (CHP) has rallied behind him, with 13M showing support. "Enough is enough," Imamoglu declared. The protests continue, raising questions about President Erdogan’s grip on power. (PS: AP Images)
