‘We want justice’: protests in Turkey after the arrest of the Mayor of Istanbul – BBC News in Serbian
Despite the ban on gatherings and protests, in Turkey, four days in a row, the supporters of the mayor of Istanbul Ekrem Imakam, Okrem, opponents himself.
More than 340 people were detained during the third day of protests across the country on Friday, 21. March, the authorities said.
In address, President Rexhep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the protests and said that the state would not « back in front of vandalism and street terror. »
« We will not accept and tolerate violation of public order, » he said.
Weamoglu, from the Secular Republican People’s Party (CHP), is considered one of the strongest political rivals Erdogan.
It was only taken a few days before it was supposed to be elected presidential candidate.
Prosecutors accused him of corruption and helping a terrorist group, calling it « suspected of the leader of a criminal organization. »
A hundred suspects were also detained, including other politicians, journalists and businessmen.
Weighed 22. March before the court in Istanbul, and prosecutors have requested to be detained due to charges of terrorism and corruption.
He denied everything he was put on him.
Meanwhile, authorities arrested dozens of people due to « provocative » publishing on social networks.
The previously authorities made a decision on the four-day ban on public gatherings in Istanbul, but the protesters disobeyed this order.
‘I’m not here for politics, but to defend democracy’
Weboglua supporters protest across Turkey, shouting anti-government slogans and seeking the release of Istanbul mayor.
The connoisseurs of political opportunities say that such a spout of dissatisfaction has not been seen in years.
The police used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons against demonstrators before the previous nights.
« Erdogans, Dictators! », « Weight, you’re not alone! », « Justice and the law, » exclaims Supporters Weblua during the protest.
A young woman, dressed in black and with a mask over face, said for the BBC not to protest political reasons or because it supports the opposition, but to « defend democracy ».
« I’m here for justice, I’m here for freedom. We are free people and that’s why Turks can’t accept this. It is against our behavior and culture. »
Another woman, who brought a 11-year-old son to protests, said he was there too because he was worried about his future.
« In Turkey, it is increasingly difficult to live by day, we have no control over life, we have no freedom of choice and there is no justice here, » she says.
Erdogan accused the Imamoglu’s party to try to « disperse peace and divide Turkish our people. »
« They lost the notion of reality so much to attack our police, threat to judges, prosecutors, » he said in public address.
How did the protests began?
Immediately after the Housingoglua, his supporters came out for the streets.
Addressing the masses of the demonstrators in front of the Istanbul City Assembly, Ozgur Ozel, the Lider of Imamoglu’s party, accused the government of trying « Puča » and said that people have the right to protest.
Minister of the Interior, but Jerligaja announced 20. Martha that the police identified 261 « suspected order administrator » on social media due to the publication of content that « encourages the public to hate and hostility » and « encouraging crimes ».
« There were 37 suspects and we continue to search for others, » he said.
Added more than 18.6 million announcements on the networks to Thursday, 20. Marta.
At the Svo Social Network, the IX 20. Martha was published by the invitation of the Turkish people to « Budget this evil ».
Employees in justice and Erdogan’s party are invited to fight injustice.
« These events have overcome our parties, political ideals. This is now concerned, everything is time to raise your voice, » he said.
Opposition leaders, as well as Imamoglu’s wife, invite people to « raise the voice ».
In a recording published on social networks, just before the arrest, Imamogl said that « resolutely fighting Turkey and everyone who supports democracy and justice around the world. »
And in the note published on his account on the social network, IKS after the arrest, he wrote that the people of Turkey would answer « lies, conspiracies and traps » against him.
British Internet Controller Netblocks He announced on Wednesday that Turkey has seriously restricted access to social networks, such as Iksa, Jutjuba, Instagram and tiktok.
The arrest followed the great billing of government with opposition personnel across the country in recent months.
Critics condemned these moves as politically motivated.
After the arrest of the Mayor of Istanbul, the opponents of Erdogans expressed concern to the social networks that Turkey slides towards autocracy.
Some call for the boycott of the opposition of the upcoming presidential elections, claiming that fair and democratic voting is no longer possible.
Imamoglu’s party, CHP, condemned the arrest, calling it « I’m shooting against our next president. »
However, the Turkish Minister of Justice criticized those connecting President Erdogan with arrests.
Jilmaz Tunc said « extremely dangerous and wrong » suggest that this is a political move, insisting that no one is above the law in Turkey.
Erdogan, who in power 22 years, and his parties denied these claims, insisting that Turkish judiciary is independent.
Last year, Samoglu began a second term at the position of Mayor of Istanbul, when his party was won the local elections in Istanbul and Ankara.
It was the first time since Erdogan’s arrival to power that his party did not take victory.
The elections were also a personal kick for the president.
Dozens of police officers participated in the early morning riter in Imamoglu’s house in the largest Turkish city.
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The election for the candidate for President in the ChP party, with Imamoglu as the only candidate, should be held on Sunday.
Imamoglu’s arrest followed the day after the University of Istanbul annulled his degree due to alleged irregularities.
It is a decision that would, if confirmed, prevented from running on the presidential election.
According to the Turkish constitution, the presidents must have completed the faculty to be in office.
Imamogla called the move « legally unfounded. »
« Universities must remain independent, liberated by political interference and committed to knowledge, » he added.
The next presidential election in Turkey should be held in 2028. years.
Erdogan can’t run again for the function, as this is his second presidential mandate, and before that was the Prime Minister.
The only way in which Erdogan could participate in another election would be to change the constitution or calling early elections before his term.
President Chp Ozgur Ozel wrote on the ICS to make decisions on behalf of the people, replacing their will or use force represents a coup.
His deputy President Ilhan Uzgel accused the government to use custody as a « instrument for intimidating » Turkish opposition.
He told the BBC that his party was « very worried about the state of democracy in Turkey in general. »
The prevailing media report that weigh, except that he was charged with extortion and fraud, also helped PKK.
PKK or Workers’ Party Kurdistan takes a rebellion of 1984. years and is forbidden as a terrorist group in Turkey, the EU, the UK and America.
After the mass arrest on Wednesday, Governor Istanbula ordered a four-day ban on all demonstrations, meetings and press releases in Istanbul, in order to preserve « public order » and stopped « possible provocations ».
Many streets in Istanbul are also closed to traffic, while some metro lines are also not working.
And the reports show that officials have limited access to social networks such as IX, Jutjub, Instagram and tiktok after arrest.
This is not the first time that Imamogla faces legal issues.
He is 2022. Years convicted to more than two and a half years in prison Due to the insulting of public officials in speech.
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