Opposition Rally in Turkey

SOURCE www.france24.com
Mass rally in Istanbul organized by the main opposition party, CHP, to defend democracy after the arrest of city mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Protests have escalated with government repression and arrests of journalists. Opposition leader plans to continue weekly rallies across Turkey.

Key Points

  • Mass rally organized by CHP in Istanbul
  • Protests sparked by arrest of city mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
  • Opposition leader plans to continue weekly rallies
  • Government crackdown on media coverage

Pros

  • Defending democracy
  • Raising awareness about government repression
  • Challenging President Erdogan's autocracy

Cons

  • Repressive government response
  • Arrests of journalists and protesters