Artists become new target in Turkish government's crackdown on pro-democracy protests
Istanbul's public prosecutor's office first detained students who partook in pro-democracy protests in Turkey. Now, artists have become the new target.
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After protests, Turkish students launched national economic boycott
Gen Z were at the forefront of pro-democracy protests in Turkey after İstanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu’s arrest. Now, they are finding new ways to mobilize and take the protests to another level.
Fayn Exclusive: Why was İstanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu jailed? Corruption and terrorism charges that don’t hold water
Here is Fayn’s step-by-step timeline of everything that unfolded between February 11 and March 23—based on exclusive information and verified sources.
İmamoğlu arrested: Erdoğan’s top rival charged with corruption
While in custody, İmamoğlu has given nearly 20 hours of testimony against charges of corruption and aiding the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). The mayor denied all charges of corruption and said that the terrorism charges were an attempt at discrediting him.
Who is Turkish opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu, Erdoğan's main rival, and why was he arrested?
Today, Ekrem İmamoğlu stands as one of Turkey’s strongest presidential contenders. However, he is facing various obstacles imposed by the government.
İmamoğlu Detained: Erdoğan’s main rival put in police custody
“We are faced with great bullying but I want you to know that I won’t give up. I love you all very much. I entrust myself to my people,” İmamoğlu said, speaking in a low voice as he tied his tie in a social media video he shared before leaving his home with police early Wednesday.
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