Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has called ongoing protests over the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu a “movement of violence,” vowing to hold the opposition accountable for injured police officers and damaged property.
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Imamoglu, Erdogan’s key rival, was jailed on corruption charges last week, triggering Turkey’s biggest protests in over a decade. Opposition leaders claim the charges are politically motivated.
Despite bans on gatherings, protests continued for a fifth night, with over 1,100 arrests and rising tensions. Erdogan insists the opposition is inciting unrest, while analysts warn of prolonged political turmoil.
