Mass Protests Erupt in Turkey After Istanbul Mayor’s Jailing
More than 1,000 people have been detained in Turkey following five nights of protests against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem who was jailed on corruption charges, which he has denied sparking massive demonstrations in cities like Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir. Despite a ban on gatherings, protesters filled the streets, with police using pepper spray and rubber bullets to disperse crowds as the authorities claim the protests threaten national security, reporting injuries among officers and the seizure of weapons.
