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Istanbul Mayor’s Detention Sparks Widespread Protests Across Turkey

Somto NwanoluebySomto Nwanolue
March 20, 2025
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Istanbul Mayor’s Detention Sparks Widespread Protests Across Turkey
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Thousands of Turks took to the streets on Thursday to protest the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival. Despite a ban on gatherings, police barricades, and dozens of detentions over social media posts, demonstrators rallied against what they called an undemocratic move.

Imamoglu, a popular two-term mayor, was detained on Wednesday on charges of graft and aiding a terrorist group. The opposition has condemned his arrest as a “coup attempt,” sparking widespread protests across Turkey.

Istanbul Mayor’s Detention Sparks Widespread Protests Across Turkey

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    • Imamoglu’s Arrest and Political Crackdown
  • Turkish Government Denies Political Motives, Imposes Restrictions
  • Public Outrage and Civil Disobedience
  • The Economic and Social Media Fallout
  • Seizure of Imamoglu’s Construction Company
Imamoglu’s Arrest and Political Crackdown

The detention of Imamoglu, who leads Erdogan in some opinion polls, is part of a months-long legal crackdown on opposition figures. Critics argue that the charges are politically motivated, aimed at silencing dissent and undermining the opposition’s electoral prospects.

In a statement posted to theon social media platform, X, Imamoglu called on the judiciary and members of Erdogan’s ruling party to fight injustice. “These events have gone beyond our parties, political ideals. The process is now concerning our people, namely your families. It is time to raise our voices,” he wrote.

Turkish Government Denies Political Motives, Imposes Restrictions

The Turkish government has denied accusations of political interference, warning against linking Erdogan or his administration to Imamoglu’s arrest. In response to the protests, authorities imposed a four-day ban on gatherings and restricted access to social media platforms to curb communication among demonstrators.

Police blocked roads and deployed water cannons near the police station where Imamoglu is held, as well as other key areas in Istanbul. Despite these measures, protests continued, with crowds chanting anti-government slogans and displaying banners of Imamoglu and Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Turkey’s founding leader.

Public Outrage and Civil Disobedience

The detention of Imamoglu has reignited public outrage, with many Turks condemning the move as undemocratic. Ali Izar, an opposition supporter, stated,

“They hastily detained our mayor, whom we elected with our votes. I do not think this is a democratic practice, and I condemn it.”

Protests have spread to university campuses and major cities, including Ankara, marking a significant show of dissent in a country where civil disobedience has been heavily restricted since the Gezi Park protests in 2013.

The Economic and Social Media Fallout

The arrest of Imamoglu has also had economic repercussions, causing a crash and partial recovery in the Turkish lira. By Thursday, the currency was trading at 38 to the dollar, down from 36.67 before the detention. Shares in Turkish banks tumbled on the Istanbul bourse amid concerns over eroding rule of law and slower rate cuts.

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced that 37 people had been detained for “provocative social media posts inciting crime and hatred.” Authorities also identified 261 social media accounts, including 62 based abroad, as part of their crackdown on dissent.

Seizure of Imamoglu’s Construction Company

In a further escalation, authorities seized Imamoglu Construction, Trade and Industry, a company co-owned by the mayor, and handed control to a court. The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s office stated that the seizure was part of an ongoing financial crime investigation.

Additionally, 105 people, including Istanbul municipality staff, were arrested alongside Imamoglu, further worsening the political crisis.

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Somto Nwanolue is a news writer with a keen eye for spotting trending news and crafting engaging stories. Her interests includes beauty, lifestyle and fashion. Her life’s passion is to bring information to the right audience in written medium

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