They gathered in Maltepe on the Asian side of the largest Turkish city, after the celebration of Ramadan Bajram, which begins on Sunday, marking the end of Ramadan.
Mass Protests Continue in Turkey in support of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, Who was arrested by Authorities and is Seen as the main rival to President Erdoğan.
Hundreds of Thousands of People Have Taken to the Streets in Istanbul. pic.twitter.com/fwd8chmqnu
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Ozgur Ozel, the head of the main opposition of the CHP party, who organized a set, said 2.2 million people gathered, but AFP could not confirm that figure from independent sources.
Huge Crowd at Istanbul Rally Supporting Arrested Mayor Imamoglu
Nearly 1,900 Detailed Since Protests Began Last Week pic.twitter.com/oifqrpekdf
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– I’m not afraid. I only have one life, I’m ready to sacrifice him for this country – said the 82-year-old woman with a headscarf, carrying a picture of Imaglu and the Turkish flag.
She didn’t want to say his name “in case she knocked her to her door.”
Protests in Turkey!
According to the opposition, the protest in Maltepe, Istanbul, which was attended by 2.2 million people, more than a million-is being Ignored by Pro-Government TV Channels, which are instead broadcasting a cooking show. pic.twitter.com/8liapyv5el– Memet Aksakal (@Aksakal_Memet) March 29, 2025
– He is an honest man, he is the one who will save the Republic of the Republic – she said about the Istanbul mayor who was arrested and detained for investigating corruption under the charges believed to be false.
Mass protest in Istanbul pic.twitter.com/qpdxqbd6tp
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Mass protests, who began with Imaglu’s detention of 19. March, encouraged the repressive reaction of the Government, which were sharply condemned by the Groups for Human Rights and caused criticism from abroad.
(Vijesti.ba / Fena)
