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Eight journalists covering anti-government protests held in Turkey

Arrests condemned as ‘unlawful’ by press freedom groups, highlighting growing repression amid demonstrations against President Erdoğan

The Guardian - UK

Explained: Why are protests escalating in Turkey after the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor?

Anger over the detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu has spilled over into the fiercest protests to grip Turkey in over a decade.

Euronews

Ekrem İmamoğlu: jailed rival to Turkish president who could emerge stronger

Istanbul mayor has become the only politician capable of challenging Erdoğan at the ballot box

The Guardian - UK

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Could Istanbul's arrested mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu become Turkey's next president?

There is currently no obstacle for İmamoğlu, who was announced as the CHP's presidential candidate, to be elected despite his arrest.

Euronews

The peculiar Turkish corruption issue behind Istanbul mayor’s arrest – and how it became a tool of political oppression

Turkey is in turmoil after Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, a leading opposition figure and potential challenger to Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, was arrested on March 19 on charges of corruption.

The Conversation

Brussels questions arrest of Istanbul mayor, without condemning it

The mass protests triggered by Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest come as the EU tries to deepen its engagement with Turkey over Syria and Ukraine.

Euronews

Journalists among more than 1,100 arrested in Turkey crackdown

Authorities ask X to block accounts as tens of thousands take to streets in largest anti-government protests in years

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Why are thousands of people protesting in Turkey after Istanbul mayor’s arrest?

More than 1,100 people have been arrested as tens of thousands have taken to the streets to protest against the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges decried as politically motivated

The Independent UK

Mass protests in Istanbul over Mayor Imamoğlu’s arrest continue

Thousands of protesters have gathered in Istanbul for the fifth day, defying a government ban to demonstrate against the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu.

Euronews

More than 1,100 detained in Turkey amid huge demonstrations over mayor’s arrest – as it happened

Tens of thousands gathered in Istanbul with unrest likely to continue over treatment of presidential challenger to Erdoğan

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: Why has the rightwing press turned on Motability?

In today’s newsletter: How a dubious ‘scandal’ about the scheme to help people with serious disabilities get a car made its way into the mainstream

The Guardian - UK

Huge protests as Istanbul mayor jailed on day of likely presidential nomination

Ekrem İmamoğlu, rival of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, placed in pre-trial detention along with dozens of staff and officials

The Guardian - UK

Turkey’s protests over Istanbul mayor grow into ‘fight about democracy’

Anger over detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu becomes a touchstone for opposing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

The Guardian - UK

Turkey's CHP party urges peaceful protests after Istanbul mayor's arrest despite ban

Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested in a dawn raid on his home on Wednesday over alleged corruption and links to a terrorist organisation, escalating a crackdown on opposition figures and dissenting voices.

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Thousands rally in Istanbul for second night to protest against mayor İmamoğlu’s arrest

Prosecutors accuse İmamoğlu of exploiting his position for financial gain, including the improper allocation of government contracts.

The Conversation

Turkey: a favourable international climate is spurring Erdoğan’s crackdown on democracy

The Turkish judiciary has finally succeeded in sidelining Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, at the fourth attempt. On the morning of March 19, the 53-year-old posted a video on social media announcing that police had arrived at his home to arrest him on charges of corruption, aiding a terrorist organisation and…

Euronews

Dozens arrested over online posts in Turkey after key Erdoğan rival detained

Istanbul mayor and opposition politician Ekrem İmamoğlu was detained on Wednesday on charges of corruption and bribery.

The Guardian - UK

‘This is about injustice’: crowds defy ban to protest over Istanbul mayor’s detention

People gather at city hall and students march in anger at arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, a likely opposition candidate for presidency

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Euronews

Thousands protest against arrest of Istanbul mayor seen as key Erdoğan rival

Authorities closed off roads and implemented a four-day demonstration ban in an effort to prevent protests following Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest.

Evening Standard

Istanbul mayor and Erdogan presidential rival arrested amid crackdown in Turkey

Ekrem Imamoğlu said “the will of the people cannot be silenced”

Euronews

Police arrest Istanbul mayor and key Erdoğan rival amid crackdown

The government's move to detain Ekrem İmamoğlu comes 24 hours after his university diploma was revoked.

The Guardian - AU

Istanbul mayor arrested days before likely presidential nomination

Ekrem İmamoğlu of CHP opposition party detained alongside 100 others accused of corruption and links to terror groups

The Guardian - UK

Women have found their voice in Turkey, and given hope to others fighting for democracy across the globe

Big opposition wins in last week’s elections reasserted the country’s liberal, secular values, says novelist Elif Shafak

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Erdoğan’s bad night at the polls: local elections packing a national punch

Editorial: A surprise set of results has given Turkey’s main opposition party a major boost and enhanced the prospects of democratic renewal

The Guardian - UK

Opposition wins across Turkey owe much to younger, fresher candidates

The CHP delivered an unprecedented wave of defeats to President Erdoğan who showed himself as having little to offer the electorate

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