Opposition Leader Calls For Early Elections Amid Imamoglu Arrest Unrest

Türkiye's main opposition leader, Ozgur Ozel, called for elections to be held by November 2025, following widespread unrest sparked by the detention of Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul’s popular opposition mayor and a major challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Ozel urged Erdogan to face their candidate in the elections and emphasized the will of the people. [...]

Türkiye’s Crackdown On Opposition And Journalists

Türkish photojournalist Yasin Akgul was arrested at home by police on 23 March’2025 as part of mass anti-government demonstrations that followed opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's detention. Akgul, a veteran photographer, was photographing the unrest. He has been accused of attending unauthorized rallies and is sure that the target is journalists covering the demonstrations. Several freelance [...]

Türkiye’s Growing Anti-Government Protests

The protests in Türkiye, sparked by the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in March 2025, have turned into a major movement demanding democracy and justice. İmamoğlu was arrested on charges of corruption, which most people think were politically driven because he was perceived as President Erdoğan's possible rival. Despite a severe crackdown by the [...]

Protests Erupt In Türkiye Amid Political Unrest

Protests across Türkiye continue in response to the imprisonment of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, with authorities extending a ban on gatherings and arresting nearly 1,500 people, including journalists. President Erdogan has condemned the protests as “street terrorism” and accused Imamoglu of inciting violence. Despite heavy repression, opposition leaders vow to persist, with massive demonstrations planned, [...]

Arrest Of Opponent Of President Erdogan Triggers Public Outcry And Market Turmoil In Türkiye

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a strong opponent of President Erdogan, was detained during an investigation into corruption and alleged ties to terrorist organizations. Warrants were issued for about 100 others, and restrictions were placed on protests and social media sites. The arrest came after the cancellation of Imamoglu's university degree, which disqualified him from the presidential election. Imamoglu's opposition [...]

Expulsion Of Mission Workers

The government of Türkiye sees foreign Christians, specifically protestant Christians, as a “threat to national security” and has been expelling them under the National Intelligence Organization (MIT) designation codes N82 and G82. Legal steps against unjust deportations are unsuccessful. Due to this rule, many Churches in the country are on their own, shattered, without any [...]

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