• $ 1.7
  • € 2.0035
  • ₽ 0.021707
  • ₺ 0.0427
  • £ 2.336

Clashes erupt at mass opposition rally in Istanbul

Clashes erupt at mass opposition rally in Istanbul
02.07.2025 11:00

Clashes broke out between police and protesters during a major rally led by opposition leader Özgür Özel at Istanbul’s Sarachane Square on Monday. The demonstration marked 100 days since the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

Speaking to the crowd, Özel said the Republican People’s Party (CHP) had collected over 20 million signatures backing Imamoglu as a presidential candidate. He also praised university students and residents who broke through police barricades on March 19 to prevent the appointment of a trustee (kayyum) to Istanbul municipality or CHP.

After the rally, demonstrators attempted to march toward the Bozdogan aqueduct, prompting police to use pepper spray. Several people were detained, including Cumhuriyet journalists Irem Karataş and Engin Deniz İpek.

Similar news
Similar news
Former Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan charged with bribery and illegal business activity
World 16:30
Former Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan charged with bribery and illegal business activity
Trump says Israel agrees to 60-day Gaza ceasefire
World 14:00
Trump says Israel agrees to 60-day Gaza ceasefire
Macron calls Zelensky after phone conversation with Putin
World 13:00
Macron calls Zelensky after phone conversation with Putin
Putin and Macron hold first phone call in three years
World 12:00
Putin and Macron hold first phone call in three years
Clashes erupt at mass opposition rally in Istanbul
World 11:00
Clashes erupt at mass opposition rally in Istanbul
Kim Jong Un honors North Korean troops killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine
World 17:30
Kim Jong Un honors North Korean troops killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Georgian opposition parties announce boycott of local elections
World 16:30
Georgian opposition parties announce boycott of local elections
Trump lifts U.S. sanctions on Syria, orders review of terrorism designation
World 14:30
Trump lifts U.S. sanctions on Syria, orders review of terrorism designation
Iran moves to gain control of Russian Astrakhan port
World 14:00
Iran moves to gain control of Russian Astrakhan port
Anews TV

Our official Youtube channel

Subscribe