Turkey dismissed statements from various countries and international organizations condemning Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s arrest. Nearly 2,000 people detained nationwide amid protests, Reuters reports.
Demonstrations erupted after authorities arrested and remanded Imamoglu marking largest anti-government unrest in over decade under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Opposition party CHP alongside others labels arrest politically motivated. Human rights groups suggest Erdogan government aims to neutralize potential election threat. Imamoglu seen as key rival detained on corruption charges triggering widespread outrage.
Protests swelled across cities with citizens decrying move as attack on democracy. Turkey’s rejection of global criticism intensifies tensions spotlighting deepening political divide. Detentions continue as unrest challenges Erdogan’s grip raising questions about upcoming elections.
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