On Wednesday, Ekrem İmamoğlu was apprehended during a pre-dawn raid on his residence due to suspected involvement in corrupt activities and associations with a terrorist organization. This move intensifies the government’s efforts to suppress opposition elements and stifle dissenting voices.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/22/turkeys-chp-party-urges-peaceful-protests-after-istanbul-mayors-arrest-despite-ban