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Hundreds of thousands protest in Istanbul over Erdo?an rival jailing


Published on 2025-03-29 15:22:59 - Nordot
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  • Hundreds of thousands of people in Istanbul joined one of the biggest demonstrations in recent Turkish history on Saturday to protest against the government and the controversial imprisonment of deposed mayor Ekrem
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Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Istanbul to protest the jailing of Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the main rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, ahead of Turkey's upcoming elections. The demonstration was spurred by Kilicdaroglu's conviction on charges of insulting public officials, which many see as politically motivated to sideline opposition ahead of the crucial vote. The protest, one of the largest in recent years, reflects widespread discontent with what critics describe as Erdogan's increasingly authoritarian rule. Demonstrators waved Turkish flags and banners, calling for justice and democracy, highlighting the deep political divide in the country as the election approaches.

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