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Dorian Jones

Turkey's youth rise up over mayor's jailing and worsening economy

People sit next a police security line during a protest outside Caglayan courthouse, in Istanbul, on Friday, April 18 2025, during the hearing of dozens of people accused of attending banned demonstrations after the arrest of Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. AP - Khalil Hamra

Thousands of young people across Turkey are protesting against the jailing of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival. Many say they no longer fear prison, claiming they have nothing left to lose.

University students were among the first to take to the streets after Imamoglu was detained last month. They believe his arrest was politically motivated, though the government denies this.

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