New demonstrations are organized today, Friday (21.03.25) in its cities Turkey To support the Mayor of Constantinople Imamogloutwo days after his arrest of “terrorism” and “corruption” or simpler, in view of the forthcoming definition of official opposition candidate for the presidential election, which was to take place on Sunday.
Last night, rallies were held in Istanbul, Ankara and other Turkish cities, with the participation of thousands of citizens protesting the detention of Ekrem Imoglou.
In total, on Wednesday, the day of the arrest, demonstrations have been held in 29 of the 81 provinces of Turkey.
“Now, no one should expect the People’s Republican Party (CHP) to make politics in the halls and buildings. From now on, we are on the streets and squares, “shouted yesterday the leader of the largest party of the Turkish opposition Ozgur Ezel in front of the Istanbul Town Hall where thousands of protesters had gathered.
Restrictions of access to social networks and messaging platforms (X, Whatsapp), which had been implemented on Wednesday morning, came during yesterday’s night, according to a Turkish Internet monitoring organization and journalistic information.
A total of 54 internet users have been arrested on Wednesday for social media messages that were considered provocative by Turkish authorities, the Turkish interior ministry said today.