Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoglu is questioned by police for a second day following his arrest on corruption and terror-related charges. His arrest has sparked widespread protests across Turkey, with demonstrators rallying in multiple cities. Many view the arrest as a politically motivated attempt to remove a popular opposition figure and key challenger to President Erdogan. The protests have intensified, with clashes between police and protesters in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir.
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