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Why are people protesting in Turkey?
Those who have taken to Istanbul's streets see the arrest of its mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as politically motivated, as he was formally arrested and jailed on the same day the Republican People's Party (CHP) was expected to vote him in as their presidential candidate for the 2028 elections.
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Police officers pepper spray a demonstrator.
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Ekrem Imamoglu in January. Pic: Reuters
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in November last year. Pic: PA
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Mr Imamoglu addresses a rally during the re-run of mayoral elections in Istanbul in 2023. Pic: AP
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Protesters hold placards calling for Erdogan to go in Istanbul
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Protesters gather in central Istanbul on Sunday. Pic: Reuters
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Police and protesters clash in Istanbul on Sunday. Pic: AP
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Flares are thrown in Istanbul on Friday. Pic: AP
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