Turkish protesters clashed with police for a second night on Thursday in Istanbul following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on charges of graft and aiding a terrorist group. The move, which sparked widespread demonstrations, has been condemned by the opposition as a "coup attempt" and is seen as part of a broader crackdown on opposition figures. Protesters in İzmir and Ankara faced water cannons, baton rounds, and tear gas, highlighting the escalating tensions in the country. This event took place on 03/20/2025 at the following location: Izmir, Turkey.
Incident Type: Civil Unrest
Event Type: Protest
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: TVP World
