Özgür Özel, leader of Turkey’s Republican People’s Party, has accused the finance minister and the Financial Crimes Investigation Board of fabricating evidence to justify the arrest of Istanbul’s Mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu. The arrest, criticized as politically motivated, has triggered major protests and raised concerns over the government’s use of legal tools to target political opponents. Critics warn this jeopardizes the rule of law and democratic integrity in Turkey.
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Thousands rally in Istanbul following Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu’s arrest on March 19, defying a ban on gatherings and calling the charges a political ploy. As Turkey bans short-selling stocks to calm markets, the unrest signals deeper instability.