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 police, employing tear gas and rubber bullets, protesters such as students, opposition politicians, and common citizens are set on continuing their protests. The demonstrations have expanded from demanding the release of İmamoğlu to addressing concerns about the deterioration of democracy, increased living expenses, and judicial independence. The opposition leader Özgür Özel has called for a boycott of businesses connected to Erdoğan, and labor unions are even discussing a general strike. The unrest shows how deeply people are resisting Erdoğan’s government.
Pray for political and economic stability in Türkiye. Pray that the LORD touches the hearts of the authorities so that they listen to the cries of the people of the nation and lead the country toward peace and reconciliation (The Holy Bible, Proverbs 21:1).
Pray for divine protection over the protestors and innocent civilians in Türkiye. Pray for the release of the imprisoned political prisoners and for justice to prevail. Pray for a peaceful resolution to the protests across the country (The Holy Bible, Psalm 82:3).
News Source: The Guardian, The Times Of Israel
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