Protests sweep Turkey as Istanbul mayor – key challenger to Erdogan – appears in court
Riot police used pepper spray and tear gas against protesters angry about Ekrem Imamoglu's continued arrest. More than 340 people were detained on Friday night but it has not deterred demonstrations, which continued on Saturday.
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Fireworks were thrown as protestors clashed with riot police in on Saturday. Pic: AP
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Officers used pepper spray against demonstrators in Istanbul. Pic: AP
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Demonstrators protesting on Saturday in Istanbul. Pic: Reuters
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Ekrem Imamoglu addressing supporters in January 2025. Pic: Reuters
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A line of riot police hold back crowds. Pic: Reuters
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Crowd control spray is used to disperse demonstrators in Istanbul. Pic: Reuters
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A police officer kicks a flare thrown by protesters during a rally in Istanbul on Friday. Pic: AP
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A man with a Turkish flag stands in front of anti-riot police on Friday. Pic: AP
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