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Istanbul Erupts: Protesters Clash with Police Over Imamoglu’s Detention | N18G

Violent clashes erupted in Istanbul as hundreds protested the 100th day of opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu’s detention. Organized by the CHP, the rally turned chaotic when police used pepper spray and detained demonstrators refusing to disperse. Protesters called Imamoglu’s arrest a “political coup,” while the Erdogan-led government defended the judiciary’s independence. The unrest underscores deepening political tensions in Turkey.

July 02, 2025 / 11:02 IST
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first published: Jul 2, 2025 11:01 am

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