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Turkey is currently ensnared in a profound socio-political crisis, ignited by the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on 19 March. This event triggered mass protests, with tens of thousands …
Turkey’s Crackdown on Protests: A Call to Protect Freedoms Read More
In a distressing call to action, a coalition of 15 international human rights organisations, including Human Rights Watch, has urged the Turkish government to halt its assaults on peaceful protesters …
Turkey Faces Urgent Call for Civil Rights Protection Amid Protests Read More
In Türkiye, a chilling atmosphere envelops freedom of expression and assembly, intensified by the recent arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu. Tens of thousands have engaged in predominantly peaceful protests, …
Türkiye: Upholding Rights to Peaceful Assembly and Free Expression Read More
In a troubling development, Istanbul’s Mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, has been formally detained by a court, a move interpreted as an attack on political opposition in Türkiye, according to Human Rights …
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu Detained Amid Political Turmoil Read More
On March 19, 2025, the detention of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, alongside roughly 106 municipal officials and politicians, raised alarm bells about political repression in Türkiye. Human Rights Watch condemned …
Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu Detained Amid Political Suppression Efforts Read More
In a dramatic intensification of the Turkish government’s repression, over 100 individuals, including Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, were arrested amid investigations linked to alleged corruption and terrorism. This crackdown occurs …
Turkey Faces Escalating Crackdown: Arrests and Human Rights Concerns Grow Read More