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Istanbul Protests Escalate as Police Use Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets

The protests continue in Turkey after Istanbul's popular mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested on suspicion of bribery and terrorism offenses. On Thursday evening, the police used tear gas and rubber bullets against demonstrators in Istanbul.

Istanbul Protests Escalate as Police Use Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets

Istanbul Mayor's Arrest Sparks Political Tensions Across Europe

Istanbul's popular mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been arrested, suspected of supporting a terrorist group. Imamoglu is seen as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's foremost challenger.

Istanbul Mayor's Arrest Sparks Political Tensions Across Europe