Istanbul’s Mayor Extram Imamoklu, on Saturday, appeared before the authorities to investigate terrorism and corruption positions.
Hundreds of supporters of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem ImmaglooThey gathered in front of a court on Saturday where he was still investigated Corruptions and contacts with terrorism. Imamoklu Was arrested on Wednesday After a test at his home at dawn. His arrest caused common opposition throughout Turgia.
It was expected to become official The most opposition presidential candidateThe People’s Republican Party (CHP) was the first of Sunday. Many people consider it There are political motivations for his detention They blame the country’s president, Recemph Erdogan, trying to remove his biggest political competitor of the next presidential competition in 2028.
Authorities reject the accusation and say that Turkish courts are free Work regardless of the government. According to the Turkish media, the Imamokluwu police investigated for about five hours On Saturday in the structure of the alleged investigation that Kurdistan workers (PKK) had helped the banned party.
Then he was transferred to a court Will be questioned by lawyers With 90 more arrested. One day ago, Istanbul’s mayor was also The question was raised for several hours Prosecutors allege that he is weighing for corruption allegations, in which he is taking advantage of his position for economic benefits. Imamoklu rejected all the fees during the two inquiries.
Officers Prevented from approaching the court with barriers on the roads Local and closure of nearby subway stations. Hundreds of police officers and a dozen tank trucks stopped to protect the neighborhood, but Hundreds of protesters were able to reach the buildingThere they are “rights, law, justice!”
Shocks with the police
Saturday Clashes between police and opponents erupted Demonstrations on the fourth day after Imamoklu’s arrest in Istanbul. The police used pepper gas and tear gas to scatter the crowd, and returned to hundreds of protesters who introduced the combustion, stones and other items against agents.
The Office of the Governor of Istanbul announced it Expanded the barrier of demonstrations Until March 26, restrictions were imposed on the entrance and exit of vehicles, and people are thought to be “likely to participate in illegal activities.”
Erdogan accused the opposition to stimulate confusion
Erdogan went to protests across the country in the past four days Imamoku asks for liberationIn the IFar speech, the food is taken to break fast during the month of Ramadan, the holy Muslim month. Turkish president accused of opposing trying Create “the atmosphere of tension and confusion”.
“I think it is worth remembering again than the days he went out. He took him to the left -wing organizations with him, For extremists and sedressesAnd the national option was threatened, they were left behind, “Erdogan said.
The biggest demonstrations in Turgie for more than a decade
Other protesters gathered in front of the Istanbul City Council, the office appointed by Immoglu, where they occurred Daily demonstrations From the arrest of the mayor. A mark of manifestations The biggest demonstrations in Turgie For more than a decade.
Demonstrations are often quiet, but a group of protesters tried to break the barrier to reach Istanbul’s main square, Introduced to combustion, stones and other objects Against the police.
Opponents claim that it was used against themselves Pepper gas, water cannons and tear gasAnd some people claim that the agents shot the rubber bullets. According to Home Minister Ali Yerligaya, 343 suspects were arrested In protests on Friday night in major cities of the country.
Also declared that “Those who want to violate social order will not be tolerantThreatens people’s peace and safety and confused and provocative. “
Chp president is celebrated primary
The Imamoklu detention This was a few days before it was appointed Presidential candidate In the first of Sunday. CHP president Oskur Ozel has announced that about 1.5 million representatives will continue to vote.
Opposition has also emphasized citizens Participate in Sunday Index elections.
AdvertisementIn a tweet published shortly before he arrived in court, Imamoklu urged citizens to protect the polls Sunday to the first: “Don’t forget this: they are very afraid of you The right to vote for your democratic right“. In the previous message, Imamoklu described his arrests of the “cup d’etat” And the government accused the judiciary of using the judiciary and making the country’s economy worse.
