Protests in Istanbul continued for the fifth consecutive day as thousands took to the streets against the arrest of the city’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoğlu. Detained on Wednesday on corruption and terrorism-related charges, Imamoğlu has denied wrongdoing and called for nationwide demonstrations.
Despite a government ban on protests, large crowds gathered near City Hall, facing a heavy police presence. Clashes broke out as officers used pepper spray on protesters and journalists.
