Turkey protests in pics: Crackdown on supporters after Istanbul mayor’s arrest

After Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested on March 19, protests broke out. Many have seen Imamoglu's arrest as an effort to quell opposition.

Published on Mar 26, 2025 02:43 pm IST 12 Photos
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Following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption accusations, Turkish authorities have detained about 1,500 individuals, including an AFP photographer, as nationwide protests continue. In pic: Protesters shout slogans during a protest after Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested and sent to prison, in Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday, March 25.(AP)

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The biggest protests Turkey has seen in more than a decade have been sparked by the opposition's condemnation of the action as politically motivated. In pic: Protesters shout slogans and hold banners amidst protests in Turkey.(AP)

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A person carries an image depicting Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as people flash mobile phone lights during a protest against the arrest of Imamoglu as part of a corruption investigation, in Istanbul. (REUTERS)

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Thousands are still taking to the streets to push for early elections and the release of Imamoglu. In pic; Protesters wave Turkish flags and light flairs during a rally in support of Istanbul's arrested mayor, in Istanbul, on March 25, 2025. (AFP)

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The demonstrations have expanded across the country, with activists, students, and supporters of the opposition uniting against what they describe as an attack on democracy. In pic: Police officers stand guard, as people take part in a protest against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as part of a corruption investigation, in front of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality building, in Istanbul, Turkey. (REUTERS)

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